Safeguarding
The safety of our students is paramount. At Uffculme Primary School we take our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children extremely seriously.
We follow all statutory guidelines as well as our own policies and procedures. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed on our Policies page of the website and we would be happy to provide a paper copy on request.
We will always act to protect a child where there is a disclosure or concern about child abuse. Child abuse can take a range of different forms. It is any action by another person (adult or child) that causes harm to a child. It can be defined as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or neglect.
More information about child protection and safeguarding can be found on the Devon Children and Families Partnership (DCFP) website.
Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Fraser Wallace – Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Mrs Claire Hayman, Mr Aaron Carpanini and Mrs Annie Elkington
Safeguarding Governor
The Designated Safeguarding Governor is Mr Russell Wilson
Reporting A Concern
If you have a concern which involves the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person, please contact Mr Fraser Wallace during school hours on either:
Phone: 01884 840282
Email: safeguarding@uffculmeprimary.bep.ac
If the concern is serious and outside of school hours, please contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on
Phone: 0345 155 1071
(Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-4)
If outside these hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0345 6000 388
Click here to download an information sheet – Reporting a Concern
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
MASH is a partnership between Devon County Council children’s social care, education and youth services; Devon NHS health services; Devon and Cornwall Police; and the Probation Service working together to safeguard children and young people.
When a professional, family member or member of the public is concerned about a child or young person’s safety, they can contact MASH. They deal with all enquiries/referrals where there is a child protection concern. You can find out more about what the organisation does and how to contact them in the MASH Information sheet below.
If you have serious concerns about a child or young person, or if you need help parenting your child, you can call 0345 155 1071 or email: mashsecure@devon.gcsx.gov.uk