Altrincham CE Primary School has a duty of care to all pupils.  As staff, we collectively work hard to protect children from harm and to safeguard their wellbeing. Everyone at Altrincham CE Primary School is jointly responsible for safeguarding but we do have a dedicated team of trained Safeguarding  Leads:

Mrs Thompson, Mrs Watkins and Mrs Walsh.

Any adult, parent/carer or child can report a concern to the safeguarding team who will take the issue seriously, fully investigate and then offer support where needed.

The role of safeguarding in school is to educate children about keeping themselves safe, happy and well.  Our curriculum supports this through weekly Jigsaw sessions as well as bespoke enrichment days, assemblies and visitors. 

As well as supporting the children in school, we do also offer support and guidance to parents who need help in the home or with specific concerns, this might involve making a Multi Agency Referral to Trafford's First Response who can then signpost the most relevant external support. 

If you have any questions regarding safeguarding, our role as a team in the school or would like to know more about a specific issue please do not hesitate to get in touch.

CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 

This took place in February 2026.

We considered ways that 'ACE is our place' and how we have a sense of belonging in our school, which enables us to achieve and thrive. 

We are a talking school, where child voices matter and adults are always in listening mode. 

Get help

Talk to trained counsellors on the 24 hour helplines run by Childline on 0800 11 11 and the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.

If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

NSPCC

The NSPCC and Childline have published a set of downloadable posters to support two campaigns: Nobody is Normal (about being different); and Tough to Talk (boys' mental health). Posters are also available for D/deaf or hearing impaired children.

The posters can be downloaded here: 

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/childline-posters-wallet-cards

Nobody is Normal page is here: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/normal/

Tough to Talk page is here: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/mental-health/tough-to-talk

We support the NSPCC 'Speak Out, Stay Safe' Programme

Speak out. Stay safe. | NSPCC

Our Speak out Stay safe programme gives children the knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe from abuse and neglect.