At Ghyllgrove Primary School and Nursery, the health and safety of all children is of paramount importance.  Parents/carers send their children to school each day with the expectation that school provides a secure and safe environment in which their children can flourish. We have thorough procedures in place to ensure the safety and welfare of all our pupils and staff. All our pupils know that they are valued and that any concerns they have will be taken seriously and addressed by the adults who care for them. All staff members and governors receive appropriate child protection training, which is regularly updated and in line with advice from the Essex Safeguarding Children Board (ESCB).  

Our School Designated Safeguarding Leads are :

Mrs L Patmore and Mrs R Tidiman

Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead are:

Mrs L Morley and Mrs S Reeder

Online Safety and Social Media Leader:

Mr R Davies

If you have any Safeguarding concerns you can contact the DSL or DDSL on admin@ghyllgrove.essex.sch.uk and mark the email URGENT Safeguarding or call the school office on 01268 450067. 

If you are concerned that a child is at risk of immediate significant harm, the first action is to call 999.

If you have concerns about adults that work with children, contact the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) on 03330 139 797.

To seek child protection advice if you have concerns for the safety or well being of our children contact the Children and Families Hub on 0345 603 7627.