Any issue relating to child protection should be referred to the Designated Safeguarding Leads, Ellis Higgs and Sarah Dyer.

Safeguarding

Middleton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. Middleton is committed to ensuring that all children and young people are safe and feel safe and that children, parents/carers and staff are able to talk about any safeguarding concerns and feel assured that they will be listened to. All staff and volunteers are aware of and implement safeguarding procedures and guidance, including what to do if they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm.

At Middleton Primary School the welfare of our pupils is paramount.

Under the Children Act 1989 the School has a duty to keep all children safe and to protect them from harm.

Any issue relating to child protection should be addressed to 'FAO Safeguarding Lead, Ellis Higgs and Deputy Lead, Sarah Dyer' at email: office@middletonschool.org

Any case of suspected abuse will be monitored and will be referred to the Children’s Services Department of Milton Keynes Council.

All child protection issues will be treated by the School as confidential.

Milton Keynes Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) has information of support services available to families regarding safeguarding of children on their website, as well as details about who to contact if you have a concern about a child or a vulnerable adult. The MASH contact number is 01908 253169 or 01908 253170.

If you were to have a concern about any adult who works directly with children, please contact the Milton Keynes Local Area Designated Officer (LADO) on 01908 254307.

Safeguarding Podcast

A 20 minute 'Safeguarding Podcast' outlines the various ways Middleton aims to keep children safe. Listen directly to the podcast, or download it using the Podbean app by clicking this link

Young Carers at Middleton

Support for Young Carers at Middleton Primary School

At Middleton Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all our pupils feel supported, understood and able to thrive—especially those who face additional responsibilities at home. We are proud to work in partnership with CHUMS Young Carers Service Milton Keynes, an organisation that provides emotional wellbeing support, practical guidance and specialist programmes for children and young people who help care for a family member.

Our Partnership with CHUMS Milton Keynes

Through our collaboration with CHUMS, we are able to:

Identify young carers within our school community and understand their individual needs.
Offer access to CHUMS’ targeted support, workshops and group sessions designed to help young carers manage the emotional impact of their caring role.
Provide pathways for families to access further guidance, counselling and community support when needed.
Strengthen the network around each young carer so they do not feel alone or overwhelmed.

How We Support Young Carers in School

We believe it is vital that young carers feel recognised, valued and supported in their day-to-day school life. At Middleton Primary, we provide:

A dedicated Champion adult for every young carer—someone they can check in with regularly, talk to, and go to whenever they need help.
Regular wellbeing check-ins to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and listened to.
Quiet spaces and time-out opportunities for when pupils need a moment to regulate or take a break.
Flexibility around homework, deadlines and attendance, acknowledging that caring responsibilities can at times impact capacity.
Opportunities to participate in young carer groups or activities, helping pupils connect with others who share similar experiences.
Strong communication with families, ensuring that home and school work together to provide consistent, joined-up support.

Our Commitment

We understand that young carers often balance far more than many of their peers, and we are committed to ensuring that these pupils continue to flourish both emotionally and academically. Our partnership with CHUMS Milton Keynes strengthens our ability to offer meaningful, compassionate support tailored to each child’s needs.

If you believe your child may be a young carer or would like more information about the support available, please contact the school—we are here to help

Please see below the link to CHUMS website for further information.

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