At Honilands, our motto “We are one” means that every child belongs and has the right to feel safe, be listened to and receive help.

Safeguarding is the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, protected and able to flourish. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and that children learn best when they feel secure, happy and supported.

We work closely with children, families and other services to protect children in school, at home, online and in the wider community.

Our Approach to Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding Pillars

1. Safe and Supportive Relationships

Positive relationships are at the heart of our school. We ensure that every child is known, cared for and has trusted adults they can turn to when they need help or support.

2. Prevention and Education

Through our curriculum, assemblies and everyday interactions, we teach children how to keep themselves safe, look after their wellbeing, build healthy relationships and navigate both the online and offline world confidently.

3. Early Identification and Intervention

We are vigilant in recognising when children may need additional support. Concerns are acted upon promptly and we work proactively to ensure children and families receive the right help at the earliest opportunity.

4. Skilled and Accountable Adults

All staff, governors and volunteers receive appropriate safeguarding training and understand their responsibility to protect children. Clear systems, strong leadership and regular oversight ensure that safeguarding remains a priority across all aspects of school life.

5. Partnership with Families and Agencies

Effective safeguarding is built on collaboration. We work closely with parents, carers and external agencies to provide coordinated support and achieve the best outcomes for children.

Creating a Strong Safeguarding Culture

Safeguarding is woven into everyday practice at Honilands. Children's voices are listened to and valued, staff feel confident to raise concerns and leaders maintain strong oversight of safeguarding practice.

Through visible leadership, high-quality training, clear systems and a shared sense of responsibility, we aim to create a school community where every child feels safe, respected and ready to learn.

If you are worried about a child

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

During school hours, telephone 01992 701012 or speak to the school office and ask for James Irvine, our Designated Safeguarding Lead, or a deputy safeguarding lead. You can also email headteacher@honilands.enfield.sch.uk. Please telephone or speak to us directly about urgent concerns.

You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before asking for help. We will listen and take concerns seriously. Anyone can contact Children’s Services directly.

Outside school hours and during school holidays

For urgent concerns, contact Children’s Services or the police directly. Do not wait for a reply from a school email address.

Enfield Children’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): 020 8379 5555 during council office hours.

Enfield Emergency Duty Team: 020 8379 1000 outside council office hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

For current information and referral routes, see Enfield Children’s MASH and the Enfield out of hours service.

Meet Our Safeguarding Team

Our safeguarding team is here to ensure the safety and well-being of all students at Honilands Primary School. Each team member is available to support and respond to any safeguarding concerns:

• James Irvine – Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Gill Eden – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Elizabeth Newport – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Angie Maisary – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Hazel Menezes – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Mark Whittington – Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Our governor with responsibility for safeguarding, including filtering and monitoring, is Cigdem Alkan.

For children who need help

If something is worrying you, or makes you feel unsafe, tell your teacher or any adult in school you trust. You can also tell us if you are worried about a friend. We will listen and help. If talking is difficult, you can show us or write your worry down. Keep telling a trusted adult until you get help.

You can also call Childline free on 0800 1111.

How we teach children to stay safe

Children learn how to recognise risks, make safe choices and ask for help through our curriculum, assemblies and practical activities. Teaching is appropriate to their ages and needs and includes the following areas.

Online safety: computing and PSHE lessons, assemblies, Safer Internet Day and parent awareness sessions help children and families understand online risks. Children learn about protecting personal information, safe online relationships and what to do when something worries them.

Personal safety and healthy relationships: children learn about body privacy, personal boundaries, respectful relationships and trusted adults they can turn to for help.

Safety in the community: road and rail safety, practical road-crossing activities, and fire and water safety are reinforced through lessons, assemblies, visits and workshops.

Bullying and respect: Anti-Bullying Week, celebrating differences, restorative conversations and School Council help children understand respectful behaviour and how to raise concerns.

Health and wellbeing: PSHE, science, PE and circle times help children learn about looking after their bodies, understanding feelings and seeking support.

We recognise that some children, including those with SEND or communication needs, may need additional support to understand safety messages or explain a worry. We adapt teaching and support to help them take part.

Learning mentors and nurture groups

Our learning mentors and nurture groups provide additional support for children’s emotional wellbeing, relationships and confidence. They help children talk about worries, understand their feelings and develop ways to manage difficulties. Parents and carers can speak to their child’s teacher or the safeguarding team if they feel their child needs support.

Supporting children affected by domestic abuse

Honilands receives Operation Encompass notifications from the police about domestic abuse incidents affecting children at our school. This helps our safeguarding team understand a child’s circumstances and arrange appropriate support. Information is handled confidentially and shared with relevant staff where needed to help protect and support the child.

Keeping children safe at Honilands

Our staff receive safeguarding training and report concerns to the safeguarding team. We follow safer recruitment procedures and carry out the checks required for each role. We take bullying, discriminatory behaviour and abuse between children seriously, including when they happen online.

Through PSHE, relationships and health education, computing and assemblies, children learn about safe relationships, personal boundaries and how to ask for help. We recognise that some children, including those with SEND or communication needs, may need additional support to explain a worry.

Online safety

We use LGfL web filtering and SENSO monitoring to support safe use of school devices. These sit alongside staff supervision and teaching children how to recognise online risks and get help.

Parents and carers can find practical advice on our Online Safety page. Online sexual abuse or grooming can also be reported through the CEOP Safety Centre.

Working with families

Please talk to us if your family needs support. We can help you find local services, including early help. We may share relevant information with other agencies to protect a child. We normally discuss concerns with parents and carers, unless doing so could increase risk or delay necessary protection.

Concerns about an adult

Safeguarding concerns about a member of staff, volunteer or another adult working at the school should be raised with James Irvine, Headteacher, on 01992 701012 or at headteacher@honilands.enfield.sch.uk.

Concerns about the Headteacher should be raised with our Co-Chairs of Governors, Cigdem Alkan or Gavin Jenkins, at governors@honilands.enfield.sch.uk.

Support and advice

NSPCC advice for adults worried about a child: 0808 800 5000, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. NSPCC Helpline

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247, free and available 24 hours a day. Domestic abuse support

Local advice for families: Safeguarding Enfield

Advice about radicalisation: Enfield’s Prevent programme

Photographs and videos

Please follow staff guidance at school events. Photographs and videos taken by families are for private family use. They must not be published or shared on social media. If you have concerns about your child being photographed, or want to change your preferences for the school’s use of images, contact the school office.

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