Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

• Miss. Saul (Headteacher)

Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DSL)

• Mr. Stephens (Assistant Headteacher)
• Miss. Posti (Intervention teacher)
• Miss. Ayers (EYFS Lead)

Contacts for Safeguarding in Thurrock LA:

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) – 01375 652802

• Thurrock MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub), Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL

Thurrock Council Emergency Duty Team – 01375 372468

• For out of hours only

Thurrock Local Safeguarding Children Partnership- 01375 652813

• Civic Offices New Road Grays ESSEX RM17 6SL
• Email: LSCP@thurrock.gov.uk

Safeguarding and Child Protection Co-ordinator and LADO – 01375 652535

Police Child Abuse Team – 01277 266822

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in its care. “The welfare of the child is paramount” (the Children Act 1989).

Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 places a statutory responsibility on the Local Governing Board to have policies and procedures in place that safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are pupils of the school.

St Joseph's specific policies and Christus Catholic Trust Policies