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Last checked 3 Aug 2026

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Pastoral

The school states safeguarding is everyone's business and that it maintains an extensive safeguarding team prioritizing child safety.

“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s business. Everyone who comes into contact with our children and their families and carers has a role to play. At Buckstones we have an extensive safeguarding team who work hard to ensure that the safety of our children remains a high priority.”
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The Designated Safeguarding Lead is named as Miss Healey (Headteacher), with two Assistant Designated Safeguarding Leads.

“The Designated Lead for safeguarding at Buckstones Primary School is Miss Healey (Headteacher). The Assistant Designated Safeguarding Leads at Buckstones are Miss Platt (Deputy Headteacher), and Mrs Pearson (Early Years Lead).”
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Ethos

School policy is explicitly built around British Values alongside SMSC development.

“Including British Values”
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School describes its ethos as a welcoming, friendly, happy place where learners feel secure.

“To build an ethos marked by a welcoming, friendly, bright and lively happy place where learners feel secure.”
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About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityOldham
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
Application Status

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