Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all of its pupils.  Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance.

We aim to provide regular opportunities for everyone within our school community to learn how to keep children safe.  Please use the links below for further information.

All schools in Kirklees have opted into a national safeguarding service, whereby any incident of domestic violence, involving external agencies, will be passed on to school, before the start of the next school day.  This strengthens communication between all parties and ensures that the safeguarding of children in school remains a high priority.

For more information please visit this link. 

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Our Lady of Lourdes is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children. As a school we recognise that safeguarding against radicalisation is no different from safeguarding against any other vulnerability. At Our Lady of Lourdes all staff are expected to uphold and promote the fundamental principles of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

• Children are encouraged to adopt and abide by our Code of Conduct
• Children are helped to understand the importance of democracy and freedom of speech, through the the school council, PSHE, RE and the wider curriculum.
• Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, in school and when using the internet.
• Children participate in local community events so that they appreciate and value their neighbours and friends who may not share their faith background.
• Children’s wellbeing, confidence and resilience is promoted through our planned curriculum and extra curricular learning opportunities.
• Children are supported in making good choices from a very young age, so they understand the impact and consequences of their actions on others.