The Butterstile Safeguarding Team

• The designated safeguarding lead: Karen Edwards
• The deputy designated safeguarding lead(s): Julia Critchley and Debbie Bennett
• The designated governor for safeguarding: Heather Walton
• The designated teacher for looked after children: Julia Critchley 

If you are concerned about a child’s welfare, please record your concern and report it to one of the safeguarding team as soon as possible. Please do not conduct your own investigation.

If your concerns relate to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff, then you should report this directly to the Headteacher who will consider what action to take. If the concern relates to the Headteacher, report to Heather Walton (Chair of Governors).

• Keeping Children Safe In Education 2025
• The Collective Community Trust's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

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