At Waunfawr Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. All staff receive regular safeguarding and child protection training to help them recognise, respond to and report any concerns about a child’s welfare.

Any concern is taken seriously and shared promptly with the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Mrs Armishaw, or another designated safeguarding member of staff, Mrs Walkley. They follow the appropriate procedures and work in partnership with families and relevant agencies to ensure that children receive the support and protection they need.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We want every child to feel safe, listened to, valued and confident that there is always someone they can talk to.

Children Looked After (CLA)

At Waunfawr, we are committed to supporting the education, wellbeing and life chances of all children, including those who are looked after. We recognise our responsibility as corporate parents to promote their safety, stability, development and educational achievement.

We work closely with local authorities, social workers, carers and other professionals to ensure that each child receives the support they need to thrive. We aim to provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where every child is valued, their individual needs are understood and their achievements are celebrated.

We are committed to ensuring that children looked after have equal access to learning, enrichment activities and opportunities across school life, enabling them to develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging.

The school’s designated teacher for Children Looked After works with relevant professionals to support each child’s educational progress and wellbeing.

Equality and Inclusion

At Waunfawr Primary School, we believe that every child matters and every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment where everyone is valued and treated fairly.

We promote equality of opportunity and ensure that all pupils, regardless of race, gender, disability, additional learning needs, faith, cultural background or family circumstances, are able to access the curriculum and wider opportunities that school life offers.

We recognise and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Through our relationships, teaching and school values, we encourage children to show respect, kindness and understanding towards others, both within school and in the wider community.

We want every child to feel that they belong, that their voice matters and that they can achieve their full potential.