Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and as you will know, are always here to help or signpost you to places where you can be supported. Our door is always open to families so please feel free to call in if you are in need of support or advice.
The information in this section aims to help and inform you. There are many different avenues of support for families so please do take a look at the information provided in this section.
If you are in immediate danger - please call West Yorkshire Police on 999. If it is not an emergency, please call 101 or visit www.westyorkshire.police.uk
If you are a member of the public and suspect that a child or young person is being, or is at risk of being significantly harmed as a result of abuse or neglect, you must report this immediately by calling Children’s Social Work Services during office hours (9.00am – 5.00pm) on 0113 2224403.
If you think a child is immediate danger call the police on 999 out of office hours (evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
Our school staff and governors have up to date training to ensure that our safeguarding is effective.
Safeguarding Team
 Miss Rebecca Linton - Designated Safeguarding Lead |
 Mrs Helen Dillon Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Safeguarding Lead |
Mr Andrew Kelsey |
All of these staff members are available to support children and families. If you have a concern, please do not hesitate to contact them on safeguarding@westendprimary.org.uk or on 0113 258 2819.
PSHE Curriculum
Our PSHE curriculum is designed to support the children's understanding of safeguarding at age appropriate levels and to develop skills to keep themselves safe and make safe choices. The children are taught about ways to keep themselves safe in a variety of scenarios: examples of these include road safety, first aid, online safety and stranger danger. They are taught who to speak to if they are worried, when and how they can say no and how they can empower themselves and each other. All PSHE lessons are age appropriate. For further detail see our curriculum pages.
Policies
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2026/2027
DFE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a9081309a177a1decf97b00/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2026.pdf
See the policy list for other school safeguarding policies.
Support for Parents, Carers and Children
Early Help - Right Conversations, Right People, Right Time
One of the ways we support families is by working alongside Horsforth Children's Services. We implement an Early Help Plan which provides targeted support for children and their families as soon as a problem emerges. For more information please click on the link below:
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/one-minute-guides/early-help
Services in Leeds
Please click on the link below to see a list of specialist directories and services in Leeds.
https://www.leedsdirectory.org/services-in-leeds/
Useful Websites
There are a range of websites that share safeguarding information. Please take a look and feel free to speak to us at school as we are always able to signpost you to other avenues of support if needed.
Childline
Childline is a free, confidential support service for children and young people up to the age of 19 in the UK. It's run by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children).
Childline provides:
24/7 support through multiple channels:
- A free helpline (0800 1111) that children can call at any time
- Online chat service via their website
- A message board where young people can share experiences and support each other
Help with any issue, including:
- Bullying (including cyberbullying)
- Family problems and abuse
- Mental health and wellbeing concerns
- Relationships and friendships
- School-related worries
- Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
- Sexual abuse and exploitation
NSPCC
The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading children's charity dedicated to preventing abuse and helping children who have been abused to recover.
The NSPCC provides a wide range of services and resources:
Direct support services:
- Childline - A free, confidential helpline (0800 1111) and online chat service for children and young people up to age 19, available 24/7
- NSPCC Helpline - A free helpline (0808 800 5000) for adults concerned about a child's welfare, offering advice and support
- Therapeutic services - Specialist support to help children recover from abuse
Young Minds
YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity for children and young people's mental health. They work to make sure all young people can get the mental health support they need, when they need it.
YoungMinds provides a range of services and resources:
Direct support:
- Parents Helpline - A free, confidential helpline (0808 802 5544) for parents and carers worried about a child or young person's mental health. Available Monday to Friday, 9:30am-4pm
- Crisis Messenger - A free, 24/7 text service for young people in crisis. Text 'YM' to 85258
- Online resources - Information and advice on their website about different mental health issues, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and self-harm
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Leeds Domestic Violence Service
Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS) is a specialist charity based in Leeds that provides support to people affected by domestic violence and abuse. They work across the city to help victims, survivors, and their families.