At Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels secure, valued and able to speak to a trusted adult.

All staff, governors, volunteers and visitors are expected to share this commitment and to act promptly if they have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.

If you are concerned about a child, please contact the school as soon as possible.

Our Safeguarding Team

The Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads have responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Summers

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Mrs Napier

Mrs Jennings

Miss North

Report a Safeguarding Concern

You can use the form below to report a safeguarding concern. The information you provide will be sent directly to the school’s safeguarding team.

Please provide as much relevant information as possible so that we can respond appropriately.

Do not use this form if your concern is urgent or you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm. Contact the school directly by telephone. In an emergency, call 999.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Thank you for helping us keep children safe.

Operation Encompass

Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School participates in Operation Encompass, a partnership between schools and the police.

Through Operation Encompass, the school may receive a secure notification from the police when a child has been affected by an incident of domestic abuse. This enables trained safeguarding staff to provide appropriate support where needed.

Information received through Operation Encompass is treated sensitively and shared only with relevant safeguarding staff.

Prevent Duty

The school has a statutory duty to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. We treat concerns about radicalisation and extremism as safeguarding matters.

Staff are trained to recognise and respond to concerns. Any concerns are reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and managed through the school’s safeguarding procedures.

Where appropriate, the school works with the local authority, police and other agencies to ensure that children and families receive suitable support.

Safeguarding Policies and Information

Further information is available in the Policies section of the website, including:

• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Behaviour Policy
• Online Safety Policy
• Attendance Policy