   {"id":113,"date":"2017-03-31T11:31:21","date_gmt":"2017-03-31T11:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2026-09-21T08:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:20:55","slug":"safeguarding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/safeguarding\/","title":{"rendered":"Safeguarding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Hart Primary we have a culture of vigilance, which is underpinned by robust procedures and driven by \u2018all children have a right to be cared for and protected &#8211; protecting them is everyone\u2019s responsibility\u2019. This is strengthened further by our Trust wide 3 Cs \u2013 operational consistency, Trust wide communication and continuous development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As stated above everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centered. This means that they should consider,\u202fat all times, what is in the best interests of the child.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff members working with children are advised to maintain an attitude of \u2018it could happen here\u2019 where safeguarding is concerned. When concerned about the welfare of a child,\u202fstaff members should always act in the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-40181aa3-8035-4dc7-ac78-6906015b8d5a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Safeguarding-Statement.docx\">(Click here for full safeguarding statement) <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAFEGUARDING TEAM<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1587\" height=\"2245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10766\" style=\"width:292px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2.png 1587w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-170x240.png 170w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-127x180.png 127w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-219x310.png 219w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-106x150.png 106w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.hartelwickfederation.org.uk\/hart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Hart-Primary-Final-2-1448x2048.png 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1587px) 100vw, 1587px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any safeguarding concerns about a child please speak to one of the named people above. Please make contact with a member of the safeguarding team either in person through the school office or via the school\u2019s main number 01429 273283.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you as parents\/carers think a child or young person may be in immediate danger call 999.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Otherwise contact Hartlepool Children&#8217;s Services: 01429 &#8211; 284284<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Hart Primary we have a culture of vigilance, which is underpinned by robust procedures and driven by \u2018all children have a right to be cared for and protected &#8211; protecting them is everyone\u2019s responsibility\u2019. This is strengthened further by our Trust wide 3 Cs \u2013 operational consistency, Trust wide communication and continuous development. 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