We have an appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) who have undergone statutory training. It is the responsibility of the DSL to take lead for child protection issues in school. 

Mrs Kelly is appointed DSL

Mrs De Sa Pereira is DDSL

Mrs Wilkinson is DDSL

Should you have any child protection related concerns, you can email our dedicated mail box: DSL@westvaleppa.org.uk

Emotional Literacy

The most effective way to safeguard children is to teach them to recognise their feelings, voice their feelings, and who they can talk to when they are worried, sad or confused. 

At Westvale Park we do this from nursery/reception by introducing children to The Colour Monster. 

As your child goes through the school they will engage with key texts, celebrations, and assemblies to explore key themes such as: positive relationships, bullying, consent, worries, mental health, road safety, diversity. These themes are plotted alongside our computing curriculum and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum, which also cover the statutory guidance for keeping children safe. 

Westvale Park Primary Academy and Surrey Operation Encompass

At Westvale Park Primary Academy, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is our highest priority. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and supporting children, we are proud to be part of Surrey Operation Encompass.

Operation Encompass is a national initiative, delivered in partnership with Surrey Police, which helps to ensure that schools are promptly informed about any incidents of domestic abuse that may have affected a child. This enables us to provide timely, appropriate support, helping every child to feel safe, nurtured and ready to learn.

Through Operation Encompass, a trained member of our safeguarding team receives a confidential notification from the police before the start of the next school day if a child has been present at or affected by an incident of domestic abuse. This early sharing of information means we can respond with sensitivity and care, providing emotional support and practical strategies where needed.

Our school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and deputy DSLs who are trained to liaise with the police and to handle information discreetly and professionally. Our approach is always child-centred, and we work closely with families wherever appropriate.

We believe that children thrive when they feel safe, respected and valued. Being part of Surrey Operation Encompass strengthens our ability to safeguard pupils and ensures that no child slips through the net when facing difficult circumstances at home.

If you would like to learn more about Operation Encompass, please visit www.operationencompass.org, or speak to a member of our safeguarding team.

Prevent and Tackling Extremism at Westvale Park Primary Academy

At Westvale Park Primary Academy, there is absolutely no place for extremist views or ideologies of any kind. This applies to all members of our school community – including pupils, staff, governors, parents, visitors, and external agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils from radicalisation and extremism in all forms. Any prejudice, discriminatory behaviour or extremist opinions expressed within or beyond the school environment – including through language, actions or materials – will be actively challenged and addressed in line with our safeguarding policies.

As part of our responsibility under the Prevent Duty, we promote the fundamental British values of:

• Democracy

• The rule of law

• Individual liberty

• Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths, beliefs and backgrounds

We foster a culture where children learn to question and think critically, enabling them to recognise influence and make informed, balanced decisions. Partisan political views are not promoted in any part of the curriculum or wider school life. Where political issues arise, we ensure pupils are offered a fair and balanced presentation of different viewpoints.

We work closely with Surrey Safeguarding partners and local Prevent teams to keep our children safe and to support early intervention where concerns arise.

If you have any concerns about a child or an individual in relation to extremism, please speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead or contact the Surrey Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPA): 

• CSPA: 0300 470 9100

Online Safety

It is very important to stay safe when using the internet at home or at school. This includes any devices which use the internet (games consoles, phones, tablets, etc).  All children are taught online safety at school and should be aware of what to do if something happens.

When using any computer, tablet or phone device remember SMART:

S- SAFE

Never give out any personal details

M- MEET

Don’t arrange meetings with people online

A- ACCEPTING

Only open emails & texts from people you trust

R- RELIABLE

Online people aren’t always who they say they are. Only talk to friends and family that you already know.

T- TELL

Tell a parent or adult you trust if something you see online makes you feel uncomfortable (you could write a note in your class worry box).

Some useful links for more on online safety are:

Childnet International

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command

UK Safer Internet Centre

Think U Know

NSPCC

External Reporting Options

If you wish to report something directly outside of school, you can contact the following services:

• Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) – for reporting grooming or abuse: www.ceop.police.uk

• NSPCC – for general concerns: www.nspcc.org.uk / 0808 800 5000

• Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) – to report child sexual abuse images: www.iwf.org.uk

• Report Harmful Content – for help removing harmful material online: www.reportharmfulcontent.com