"Leaders and staff have high expectations of all pupils. They want the very best for them. Pupils work hard to meet these goals."
Ofsted

Safeguarding Information

The safety, welfare and care of our pupils is paramount. We are committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children at all times.

If you have safeguarding concerns about a child please email school using the following address:

pastoral@turvesgreen.excelsiormat.org

Alternatively, Birmingham City Council Children's Trust can also be contacted on

0121 303 1888

Monday to Thursday: 8:45am to 5:15pm
Friday: 8:45am to 4:15pm

Emergency out-of-hours

Telephone: 0121 675 4806


The school adheres to the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board procedures.

Our school will support all children by:

  • Promoting a caring, safe and positive environment within the school
  • Encouraging self-esteem and self-assertiveness
  • Effectively tackling bullying and harassment

We recognise that some children may be the victims of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Staff working with children are well placed to identify such abuse.

At Turves Green Primary School in order to protect our children, we aim to:

  • Create an atmosphere where all children can feel secure, valued and listened to
  • Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse
  • Respond quickly, appropriately and effectively to cases of suspected abuse.

If you have a concern that a child is being harmed, is at risk of harm, or you receive a disclosure either intentionally or unintentionally you must contact the following staff member as quickly as possible.

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Mr Williams – Headteacher (Lead DSL)

Mrs Belcher – Pastoral Manager (Deputy DSL)

Mrs Harker-Daniels - Deputy Headteacher (DSL)

Mrs Trigg - Deputy Headteacher (DSL)

Ms Foster-Clee - Assistant Headteacher (DSL)

Everyone working with our children, their parents and carers should be aware that:

  • Their role is to listen and note carefully any observations which could indicate abuse.
  • They should not attempt to investigate once the initial concern is raised.
  • They should involve the Designated Senior Person immediately.
  • Disclosures of abuse or harm from children may be made at any time.

The documents below will give you further information about Keeping Children Safe in School. There is also a Young Person's Guide to Safeguarding which we hope you will find useful.

A Young Persons Guide to Safeguarding

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024

The Prevent Duty for Schools

The Freedom Project provides support for families who have been victims of domestic violence. The leaflet below will give you further information.

The Freedom Programme

Medicines in School

The only medicine administrated on a regular basis in school is for children with Asthma. The inhaler should be clearly marked with your child's name, class and instructions for use. Remember to collect and wash spacers on a regular basis.

If your child suffers from an allergic reaction, an epipen should be kept on site. We have an emergency epipen on site, which we may use in an emergency. 

The school will only administer life saving medication.