Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people. We expect all
staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have concerns regarding the safeguarding or
welfare of any of our pupils, please contact Mrs M Scott
(Designated Safeguarding Lead), or Miss Barry or Mrs Sanderson
(Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads).
St Joseph’s participates in Operation Encompass.
Following the report of an incident of domestic abuse,
school will be advised that the child has been involved.
Please see school website for further details
The Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be
found here. SAFEGUARDING AND CP POLICY
Consultation on Proposed Admissions Policy for 2027-2028
As the admission authority for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, the Governing Board wish to consult with you on our admission arrangements for 2027-2028. Consultation must last for a minimum of six weeks and must take place between 1st October and 31st January in the determination year. The consultation period for this policy is from Wednesday 3rd December 2025 to Tuesday 13th January 2026.
Our proposed policy can be found here. Any comments you may have can be sent by email to bursar@st-josephs-bacup.lanc.sch.uk (please put Admissions Policy Consultation as your email title) or by writing to the School Business Manager at the school in an envelope marked Admissions Policy Consultation. All responses must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 13th January 2026.
If you would prefer a printed copy of the proposed policy or require any further information, please contact us at the school.