Safeguarding

Safe and Happy School

Our school aims to ensure that:

  • All staff are aware of and their statutory responsibilities with respect to safeguarding

  • Staff are properly trained in recognising and reporting safeguarding issues

  • Appropriate action is taken in a timely manner to safeguard and promote children’s welfare

  • All children feel safe and happy in school

  • The curriculum provides learning opportunities for children to recognise how to be safe both in person and online

  • All staff and pupils, whatever their age, culture, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender assignment, feel equally welcome and valued

Implementation

The school has adopted the Local  Authority Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Impact

  • All staff understand their statutory safeguarding duties

  • Our school systems are embedded and clearly understood by all staff

  • Our children are able to learn and grow in a safe, secure and happy environment

  • Our parents have confidence in the school and its safeguarding systems

Safeguarding Team

Headteacher: Mrs R Davidson
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs R Davidson
Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Mr T Maher & Mr M Bland
Other Team Members: Miss E Kennedy, Mrs M Murray

 

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Speak Out, Stay Safe Resources
Parents Letter - Speak Out, Stay Safe NSPCC
Operation Encompass Letter
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Prevent Government Guidance
Spot the Signs of Child Exploitation
Parents Information about the Prevent Strategy

Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy

Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy

NSPCC Pants Rule

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/

More information about the PANTS rule can be found here.

Pantosaurus Video

What are the PANTS rules?

Privates are private

Your underwear covers up your private parts and no one should ask to see or touch them. Sometimes a doctor, nurse or family members might have to. But they should always explain why, and ask you if it’s OK first. Remember, what’s in your pants belongs only to you.

Always remember your body belongs to you.

Your body belongs to you. No one should ever make you do things that make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. If someone asks to see, or tries to touch you, underneath your underwear, say ‘NO’ – and tell someone you trust and like to speak to.

No one has the right to make you do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. If somebody does make you do something, it is never your fault. Even if the person who has made you feel uncomfortable, has told you it is your fault.

No means no

No means no and you always have the right to say ‘no’ – even to a family member or someone you love. You’re in control of your body and the most important thing is how YOU feel. If you want to say ‘no’, it’s your choice.

Talk about secrets that upset you

There are good and bad secrets. Good secrets can be things like surprise parties or presents for other people. Bad secrets make you feel sad, worried or frightened. You should always talk to a safe adult who you trust about a bad secret or anything that doesn’t feel right.

Speak up, someone can help

Talk about stuff that makes you worried or upset. If you ever feel sad, anxious or frightened you should talk to a safe adult who you trust. This doesn’t have to be a family member. It can also be a teacher or a friend’s parent – or even Childline.

Talking should not get you into trouble, even if somebody has told you it will. If something has happened that makes you feel uncomfortable, it is never your fault.

Useful links and resources: