Safeguarding
If you think that a child you know is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed and they attend our school, please contact, in confidence,
Rachael Austin - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) or
Ms Clare Lewis (Designated Safeguarding Lead) on:
Mrs Rachel Austin - 07754831545
Ms Clare Lewis - 07990522427
If your concern is regarding a child who is not associated with this school or your concern arises during the weekend/school holidays, then please contact one of the following:
Central Bedfordshire - Access and Referral Hub on 0300 300 8585 (or if calling out of hours 0300 300 8123)
Luton - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 01582 547653 (or if calling out of hours 0300 300 8123)
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
or you can report online at:
You can talk about your concerns and they will give you advice or they may investigate the circumstances. All calls are treated in confidence and you need not give your details. Our 'school documents' page gives you details of the school procedures in regards to safeguarding. Everyone has a duty to protect children from harm.
The Safeguarding Governor for Lime Tree Primary Academy is:
Mrs Julia Turner - 07828 233113 – j.turner@limetree.academy
Our Commitment
Lime Tree Primary Academy is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others.
The school has strong safeguarding procedures in place and all staff are Child Protection trained annually.
All staff, governors, visitors and volunteers are DBS checked before they are able to work with children.
The following websites provide more information, support and guidance:
Please see the two links below following the launch of the Bedfordshire Against Violence and Exploitation campaign to raise awareness and reporting on all forms of exploitation.
