At Meavy we recognise that all staff and governors have a full and active part to play in protecting our students from harm, and that the welfare of the children is our paramount concern. Everyone who comes into contact with children has an important part to play.
At Meavy we recognise that all staff and governors have a full and active part to play in protecting our students from harm, and that the welfare of the children is our paramount concern. Everyone who comes into contact with children has an important part to play.
All staff believe that our school should provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child.
All staff believe that our school should provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact one of our safeguarding leads.
If you are concerned about a child or young person in Devon, please contact our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
or email mashsecure@devon.gov.uk
If a child is at immediate risk contact the police on 999
Staff will follow the reporting procedures outlined in the safeguarding policy. However, they may also share information directly with children’s social care, police or the NSPCC if:
- the situation is an emergency and the Designated Safeguarding Lead, their deputy, the headteacher and the chair of governors are all unavailable
- they are convinced that a direct report is the only way to ensure the pupil’s safety
- for any other reason they make a judgement that direct referral is in the best interests of the child
Important Documents
Meavy CofE Primary School Safeguarding Policy 2025-2026
We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in this policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.
The school has been given the opportunity to take part in a project that will run jointly between schools and Devon and Cornwall Police.
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has been exposed to, or involved in, any domestic violence.
Operation Encompass will ensure that a specified member of the school staff, known as a Key Adult, is trained to allow them to liaise with the police and to use the information that has been shared, in confidence.
This will enable us, as a school, to make provision for possible difficulties experienced by children, or their families, who have been involved in, or exposed to, a domestic abuse incident. This could be as little as just knowing or letting them bring in a particular comfort without question or giving them time away from others to settle. The response for each child will be individual and confidential.
https://www.operationencompass.org/
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Should you require advice, or have any questions about e-safety, please do not hesitate to contact the teaching staff or our Designated Safeguarding Officer.