Thringstone Primary School

Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility

At Thringstone Primary School, safeguarding and child protection are central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a school where all children feel safe, valued and supported — and where staff, families and pupils work together to protect their wellbeing.

We follow all national and local guidance, including:

Safeguarding is the responsibility of every adult in school, and we expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share that commitment.

Our Safeguarding Team

If you need to raise a concern or speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), please email: dsl@thringstone.leics.sch.uk 

Safeguarding Team:

  • Mr David Chapple – Headteacher and DSL

  • Mrs Cheryl Hammersley – Deputy DSL

  • Mrs Jo Hallam – Deputy DSL

  • Mrs Sarah Augustin – Deputy DSL

  • Mrs Lisa Hickman – Deputy DSL (Pre-School - Little Acorns)

  • Mrs Sarah Baxter - Safeguarding Trustee

All staff, governors, volunteers and regular visitors undergo enhanced DBS checks and receive annual safeguarding training.

What safeguarding looks like at Thringstone

While our main aim is to provide a rich and enjoyable education, we know that children thrive best when they feel safe. That’s why we are proactive and thorough in our approach to safeguarding.

We aim to:

  • Create a culture where children feel listened to, secure and respected

  • Recognise signs and symptoms of harm or neglect

  • Respond quickly and effectively to concerns

  • Support vulnerable pupils and families

  • Work with external agencies to protect children

  • Use the curriculum to help children build awareness, confidence and life skills

Thringstone Primary is also part of Operation Encompass, a joint initiative with Leicestershire Police that ensures school is informed quickly about any domestic incidents that may affect a child’s wellbeing.

If a child transfers to another school, we make sure safeguarding information is passed on confidentially and securely.

Prevent Duty and protecting against radicalisation

As part of our statutory safeguarding duties, we fully support the government’s Prevent Strategy. This means we are alert to the risk of radicalisation and work to build resilience in our children through:

  • A curriculum rooted in British Values, diversity and inclusion

  • A respectful school culture where different views can be discussed safely

  • Teaching children how to think critically and make informed choices

  • Online safety education and digital citizenship

  • Staff training to identify signs and refer concerns appropriately

The Prevent Lead in school is Mr David Chapple.

We also support the Channel programme, which helps identify and protect individuals who may be vulnerable to being drawn into extremism.

For more information for parents, visit Educate Against Hate or download our Prevent Parent Leaflet below.

Policies and Resources

You can read our key safeguarding documents, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, on the School Policies page.

For further support or to report a concern, you can also visit: