Safeguarding

At Ravensden Primary Academy we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, we work together as a team to protect children from harm, making every effort to support children and families when they need it most.

We work closely with external agencies, such as Bedford Borough Social Care and Early Help professionals where we can access support for our children and families. We are also a part of Operation Encompass, a joint project by Bedfordshire Police, Bedford Borough Council and Bedford Borough Schools, where information about incidents of Domestic Abuse are shared with our school, so we can support our children and families more effectively.

The Designated Safeguarding Leads are:

Ms Anna Heeley, Deputy Head- lead DSL

Mrs Kate Larkworthy, Senior Teacher- Deputy DSL

Mrs Anna Spyropoulos, Headteacher, Deputy DSL

Mrs Taffy Booth, Safeguarding Governor.

Trust Safeguarding Lead, Gail Dumpleton

DSAMAT CEO, Anna Rogers

The Safeguarding Team can be contacted in the following ways:

In person, on the playground or by speaking to the Office Team or through another member of staff

By telephone: 01234 771316

By email: admin@ravensdenprimary.org

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy below details more specifically how we meet the statutory requirements from the DfE and also how we comply with guidance from 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' September 2024.

How to raise a concern out of hours or during a school holiday

If school is closed and no staff are available and you have a concern you would like to raise, you can do this directly with Children's Services at Bedford Borough Council.

Integrated Front Door can be contacted on 01234 718700 or the Emergency Duty Team if out of hours on 0300 300 8123.