Safeguarding in practice

are DBS checked as part of the recruitment procedures in place 

are made aware of our safeguarding policies and procedures during their induction 

attend safeguarding training throughout each year, incorporating updates 

record incidents and actions on our electronic system, which are shared with safeguarding leads. 

 Safeguarding and attendance meetings help leaders identify any children/families who may require additional support 

actively engage with a PSHE and RSE curriculum that teaches them how to look after themselves and to keep safe 

know of safe adults, beyond the family, to confide in at times of distress or danger.  

are taught online safety as part of the computing curriculum 

attendance is monitored and unexplained absences are followed up the same day by phone calls 

have information around them to offer support through posters and displays 

are encouraged to share any concerns with school and know how they can report these concerns. We utilise SeeSaw, to enable parents to communicate with staff at all times 

are aware of our school safeguarding policies and have access to these on our website 

are aware that we are an Operation Encompass school and can offer support 

are offered an Early Help approach to gain maximum support as soon as possible 

are offered Wellbeing advice and links to useful websites to support their own children 

are offered support with e-safety  

are given advice and support following annual review meetings 

Receive appropriate training and a Lead Safeguarding Governor has regular meetings with Safeguarding Leads in school to ensure policies, procedures and systems are compliant.