Chigwell Primary Academy
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility
If you have any concerns, no matter how small, please record it and report it.
Please use the email below to make contact regarding any safeguarding concerns
If a child makes a disclosure to you remember:
Tell – Can you tell me what happened?
Explain – Can you explain what happened?
Describe – Can you describe what happened?

Miss O Ogunrinde Mrs C Furia
Deputy Headteacher Headteacher
DSL DDSL
Safeguarding Governor: Mrs M Chima
LADO (Early Help and Advice Hub): 0345 603 7627
To report a safeguarding concern in West Essex,
If a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999.
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, call the children’s line on 0345 603 7627. This phone line is open Monday to Thursday 8:45 am to 5pm, and Fridays 8:45am to 4:15pm.
For out of hours or bank holidays, call the emergency duty team on 0345 606 1212.
It's quicker for you to get in touch on the phone, but you can fill in the online Request for support form if you prefer. Help on filling out the form can be found on the examples and guidance page.