Safeguarding

At Ystruth Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is our highest priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and we expect all staff, governors, volunteers, visitors and parents to share this commitment.

 

We work hard to create a safe, caring and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, listened to and protected. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we take our duty of care seriously.

 

Working Together to Keep Children Safe

We believe safeguarding works best when schools, families and the wider community work together. By sharing concerns early, we can help ensure that every child at Ystruth Primary School feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

 

Our Safeguarding Approach

• We follow the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and relevant Welsh Government guidance.
• We have clear policies and procedures in place to protect children from harm, including abuse, neglect, bullying and online risks.
• All staff and volunteers receive regular safeguarding training and understand how to recognise and report concerns.
• We work closely with families, support services and the Local Authority to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

 

Safeguarding Team:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs M Miller

Designated Safeguarding Persons (DSPs)

• Mrs A Skuse
• Mrs J Stonuary
• Mr S Pugh

The safeguarding team is responsible for overseeing safeguarding arrangements, responding to concerns and working with external agencies to ensure pupils are protected.

If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please contact the school and ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team as soon as possible.

 

Raising a Safeguarding Concern if You Are Worried About a Child

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact the school and ask to speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or a Designated Safeguarding Person.

 

You can also contact Children’s Services directly:

Blaenau Gwent Children’s Services

📞 01495 315700
(Integrated Children’s Services – referrals and advice)

Out of Hours (Emergency Duty Team)

📞 0800 328 4432

In an Emergency

📞 999

All concerns will be treated seriously and handled in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures. You do not need proof to raise a concern — sharing worries early helps keep children safe.

 

Helpful National Support for Children

• Childline – 0800 1111 (free, confidential support for children)
• NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 (for adults worried about a child)