Safeguarding
At Duckmanton Primary School, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We believe every child has the right to feel safe, respected, and supported while in our care. In line with Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), we work to protect children from all forms of harm, ensuring their well-being is always our highest priority.
Our staff are trained to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, and we work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to maintain a safe and nurturing environment where every child can learn and thrive.
Our Safeguarding Team
If you have a safeguarding concern, you can speak to any member of the Duckmanton Primary team or contact us via: safeguarding@duckmantonprimary.org.uk. Our Safeguarding policy can be found on the link below. If you feel you have a safeguarding concern which needs sharing, our Safeguarding Team details are here:
Useful links and Helplines
Safeguarding Helplines
If you are concerned about a child, young person or vulnerable adult and want to speak to someone, contact the Derbyshire Starting Point on 01629 533190 and give as much information as you can. Here is a link to the website where you can find extra information.
Help for adults concerned about a child: Call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 The NSPCC has lots of useful guidance and leaflets you can download.
Help for children and young people: Call ChildLine on 0800 1111.
Women's Aid info@womensaid.org.uk
PACE Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation
GALOP is a specialist service for transgender and bisexual people and those in same sex relationships. They have a helpline run by trained LGBT people.
Prevent Prevent – Counter Terrorism information, support and guidance
Karma Nirvana supports victims of honour crimes and forced marriage. 0800 999 5428
Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance