Safeguarding

Keeping the school community safe

At Lantern Lane, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

Our policy and practice takes into account the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance (September 2025) and relevant local & national policy and guidance.

Every child has the right to be safe from harm and danger. Every adult at Lantern Lane has a responsibility to ensure children and families are safe and happy at home and school. We will always listen to you and do everything we can to help.

Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mr. Fowlie

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) : Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Panther & Mrs. Evans.

Adults: You can speak to any member of staff about anything that is worrying you. However the four staf members listed above above have specific job of keeping children and families safe.

You can also report concerns confidentially via the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk

Children: You can always speak to a trusted adult at school. You can also contact Childline on 0800 1111.

Helping families

We care about our school community and are committed to helping pupils and families in any way we can. Listed below are just some of the ways we can help. If you would like to find out more about these services, or know someone else who might benefit from them, you can speak to any member of staff who you feel comfortable with. We will always treat you with respect and understanding and do everything we can to help, no matter what your situation.

Act early to prevent extremism & radicalisation

A new website, www.actearly.uk, has been launched to help families and the public spot the signs when a loved one is being led down a path towards hatred and extremism. The pandemic has seen more children and young people at risk; children feeling lonely and isolated coupled with them spending more time online. The site is accompanied with a national advice line that will provide direct access to Prevent specialists who are trained to guide people through the process of sharing concerns about a person at risk.