At Aston Rowant School, safeguarding is the foundation of everything we do. We are unequivocally committed to protecting the welfare, safety and dignity of every pupil, and we uphold the statutory expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – every member of staff, every governor, every volunteer, and every adult connected to our community plays a vital role in keeping children safe.

We strive to maintain a strong, transparent and preventative safeguarding culture, where concerns are acted upon swiftly, pupils feel heard and protected, and staff exercise professional curiosity and vigilance at all times. Our leaders and governors set the tone from the top, ensuring that safeguarding is prioritised in decision-making, policy, and daily practice. This reflects the enhanced expectations in Ofsted’s 2025 framework, which require schools to demonstrate effective safeguarding systems, rigorous oversight, and a culture in which pupils consistently feel safe and know who to turn to for support.

In partnership with parents, carers and external safeguarding agencies, we work tirelessly to create a school environment in which all children thrive, are understood as individuals, and are supported to grow with confidence.

Safeguarding is not just a policy—it is a moral and professional duty that guides every aspect of life at Aston Rowant School.

Useful Links and Publications for Parents of Children who experience bullying

• Kidscape
  Provides helpful advice and information to prevent and tackle bullying.

• Bully Free Zone
  One of the leading peer support projects in Britain. The project aims to raise awareness of alternative ways of resolving conflicts and reducing bullying.

• Bullying UK
  Provides help and reliable information on a variety of bullying issues.

• Family Lives Parentline Plus
  Information for parents who are concerned about bullying in their child’s life, both outside and within school.

• Anti Bullying Network
  An independent anti-bullying service which provides training, publications and consultancy services.

• Anti-Bullying alliance
  Provides teachers and other practitioners working with children and young people with a bank of resources for addressing bullying behaviour and discussing bullying and related issues.

• Red Balloon
  Focusing on the recovery of bullied children.

• Ask.fm Fact Sheet (.pdf format, 1.6 MB)

• Ask.fm – Guide for Parents and Teachers