Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Lowercroft Primary School
At Lowercroft Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a fundamental responsibility, as outlined in the Department for Education’s guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education.” This means we are committed to protecting children from harm, preventing impairment of their health or development, ensuring they grow up in safe and nurturing environments, and taking action to help every child achieve the best possible outcomes.
We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, visitors, and volunteers who come into contact with children and their families are expected to understand their role in keeping children safe. At Lowercroft, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, and supportive environment where children and adults alike feel confident to speak up about any concerns they may have—whether for themselves or for others.
Our Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs J McGadie (Headteacher).
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mr M Roberts (Deputy Headteacher).
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mrs S Kay (KS2 Lead), Mrs S Parkinson (KS1 Lead/SENDco) and Mrs Gray (Pastoral Lead)
Operation Encompass
Lowercroft Primary School is part of Bury Encompass, an initiative designed to safeguard and support children who have experienced domestic abuse. Exposure to such situations can significantly affect a child’s wellbeing, even if they are not physically harmed. Witnessing emotional or physical distress can be deeply traumatic.
Operation Encompass is a partnership between Greater Manchester Police and local schools. It ensures that when police attend a domestic abuse incident involving a child, the school’s Key Adults are informed by 9:00am the following school day. This allows us to offer timely, tailored support in a safe and familiar setting—whether through silent monitoring or more visible intervention, depending on the child’s needs and wishes.
The aims and procedures of Operation Encompass have been communicated to all parents and governors, and are included in our Safeguarding Policy, which is available on our school website.
At Lowercroft Primary School, the Key Adults for Operation Encompass are:
Mrs J McGadie (Headteacher) and Mr M Roberts (Deputy Headteacher)
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