The safety, welfare and wellbeing of every child are at the heart of everything we do at Lunsford Primary School.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We recognise that effective safeguarding and child protection procedures are fundamental to ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Our safeguarding procedures are supported by a range of policies, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, which can be accessed below.

Designated Safeguarding Team

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team as soon as possible.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Elizabeth Lomax
Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs)
Mr Gary Anscombe
Headteacher

Mrs Amy Taylor
Family Liaison Officer (FLO)

If you contact the school regarding a safeguarding concern, please make it clear that your enquiry relates to safeguarding so that it can be prioritised appropriately.

Safeguarding Governor
Mrs Jacky Sharpe

The Safeguarding Governor can be contacted via the school office.

Reporting a Concern Outside School Hours

If you have an urgent safeguarding concern outside school hours or during school holidays, please contact:

Kent Integrated Front Door
Telephone: 03000 411111

NSPCC Helpline
Telephone: 0808 800 5000

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact the police on 999.

Safeguarding concerns should always be reported immediately and should never wait until the next school day.