sAFEGUARDING

At Bay Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe, secure and respected so they can flourish both emotionally and academically. Everyone shares a collective responsibility to ensure the highest standards of care and protection for our pupils. Our approach to safeguarding is rooted in our school’s family ethos and supported by our commitment to mental health and well-being. Through our use of the ‘My Happy Mind’ and tailored health and safety programme, we help children learn to develop resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation—empowering them to understand and manage their mental health from an early age. This plays a vital role in our early help offer and supports children in recognising when to ask for help and how to keep themselves safe.

Meet our safeguarding team

Safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and in line with our school policy. All concerns are logged on the school system and any actions required are taken as soon as possible. There are a number of designated staff within the school to support pupils with their welfare needs.

During school hours: 

• Contact school and speak to any of the Child Protection team on 01262 603312
• Or – contact the Early Help team on 01482 395500 (Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am - 4.30pm) or alternatively you e-mail them on childrens.socialcare@eastriding.gcsx.gov.uk if your concern is less urgent.

Out of school hours (including during school holidays):

• If your concern is urgent and there is an immediate risk of harm, then contact the police on 999 
• Call the emergency duty team on 01482 393939.

Online

• E-mail: safe@bay.horizonacademy.uk

This email will not provide an immediate response, so if the concern is urgent or a child is in immediate danger please call 999.