Highbury Infant School and Nursery

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is defined as protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of health and/or development, ensuring that children grow up in the provision of safe and effective care and optimising children's life chances.

The school follows the procedures established by the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board; a guide to procedure and practice for all agencies in Hertfordshire working with children and their families.

Mrs Nancy Adshead (Headteacher) is the Designated Safeguarding Person.

Mrs McConnell-Smith (INCO), is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person.

Please see:

Esafety information here

Child Protection policy here