At Brierley Hill Primary School, nothing is more important to us than the safety, well-being, and happiness of our children and the wider school community. We are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, secure, and valued both in school and at home.
We take our legal safeguarding duty incredibly seriously and have rigorous, robust systems and practices in place to protect all children. At the heart of our approach is a child-centred focus, ensuring that safeguarding remains our highest priority.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, both within the school environment and in the wider community. As education professionals, we have daily contact with children, which places us in a unique position to:
✔ Identify outward signs of abuse.
✔ Recognise changes in behaviour or emotional well-being.
✔ Respond promptly to concerns about a child’s safety.
All staff receive regular safeguarding training and are fully aware of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child’s welfare. We expect every member of our school community—staff, visitors, governors, and volunteers—to uphold these safeguarding responsibilities.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team immediately:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Bond | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) |
| Mrs Lana Duffin | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) |
| Miss S. Bridgewood | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) |
| Mrs Barnsley | Pastoral |
| Mrs Bowen | Attendance Officer |
| Mrs Farmer | EYFS |
Mrs B. Manning – Lead Governor for Child Protection
If you need advice, support, or have any concerns regarding safeguarding, please contact us:
📞 School Office: 01384 816980
📧 Email: safeguarding1@brierley.dudley.sch.uk
Early Help is about identifying and providing support at the earliest opportunity to children, young people, and families who may be experiencing challenges. The sooner support is provided, the greater the chance of improving outcomes and preventing the need for long-term intervention.
Early Help can assist with a wide range of concerns, including:
✔ Worries about your child’s health, development, or behaviour.
✔ Concerns about how they are doing at school.
✔ Financial difficulties, housing concerns, or family stress.
✔ Challenges linked to domestic abuse, mental health, drugs, or alcohol.
✔ Finding the right tools and support to overcome family challenges.
If you think Early Help could support your family, you can:
✔ Speak to a trusted professional at school, such as a teacher, pastoral lead, or DSL.
✔ Contact your local Family Centre for guidance and support.
Dudley has a network of Family Centres offering advice and support:
| Centre Name | Address | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Hill Family Centre | 18 Parkes, Brierley Hill, DY5 3DY | 📞 01384 813322 | fs.brierleyhill@dudley.gov.uk |
| Halesowen Family Centre | Lye By-Pass, Stourbridge, DY9 8HT | 📞 01384 813954 | fs.halesowen@dudley.gov.uk |
| Stourbridge Family Centre | Forge Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1XF | 📞 01384 818780 | fs.stourbridge@dudley.gov.uk |
| Dudley North Family Centre | Bayer Street, Bilston, WV14 9DS | 📞 01384 813096 | fs.dudleynorth@dudley.gov.uk |
| Dudley Central Family Centre | Selbourne Road, Dudley, DY2 8LJ | 📞 01384 812440 | fs.dudley@dudley.gov.uk |
At Brierley Hill Primary, we work closely with parents, families, and external agencies to ensure every child receives the best possible support. If you need advice, please do not hesitate to contact our Safeguarding Team or your nearest Family Centre.
By working together, we can make a real difference in keeping children safe, happy, and supported
E-Safety is an important part of our children's educations and daily life in today's digital world and will be continue to be an integral part of their life as they grow and develop. We want both our pupils and our parents to have a secure understanding of E-Safety so they can learn how to use the internet and all digital media in a safe and secure way.