Safeguarding
At St Mary’s, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have any concerns about a child’s welfare or safety, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Christine McQueen, on head.3858@st-marys-chipping.oxon.sch.uk or call 01608 642673.
Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs Christine McQueen, Headteacher
Email: head.3858@st-marys-chipping.oxon.sch.uk
Phone: 01608 642673
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs Justine Taylor, Deputy Headteacher
Email: jtay1367@st-marys-chipping.oxon.sch.uk
Phone: 01608 642673
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Miss Zoe Wakefield, SENDCO
Email: z.wakefield@st-marys-chipping.oxon.sch.uk
Phone: 01608 642673
Reporting Concerns
- During School Hours: Contact the school office or ask to speak directly to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Out of Hours / Immediate Danger: If you are concerned about a child’s immediate safety, please contact 999 for emergency services.
- Local Authority: Contact the Oxfordshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 050 7666 to report a concern about a child in the community.
Key Policies and Documentation
Trusted Helplines and Resources
- NSPCC: Call 0808 800 5000 or visit the NSPCC Website
- Childline: Call 0800 1111 or visit the Childline Website
- CEOP: Report online abuse or suspicious activity via the CEOP Safety Centre
