Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s business:  it’s up to all of us to keep children safe.

A key priority for Swell Church of England Primary School is that all adults who work with our children take account of safeguarding, and promote the welfare of children and young people. Our aim is to promote a culture of being a safe school for young people and the adults who work with them.

This is approached by:

·        Ensuring Disclosure and Barring Service checks are carried out on all who regularly deal directly with children or have access to their personal information.

·        Developing recruitment practice in line with guidance on safer recruitment practices.

·        Working to promote a safe culture where there is a common understanding of risk management and judgement in relation to safeguarding.

·        Ensuring allegations are dealt with quickly, fairly and with transparency and staff operate safe practice that does not leave them open to misunderstanding or malicious allegations.

·        Giving staff guidance and training to enable them to recognise concerns about children and take responsibility for acting quickly on those concerns.

·        Communicating child protection procedures to all staff, parents and visitors.

·        Every individual signs a Technology Acceptable Use Agreement before using the school network and abides by the conditions within.

HELPFUL LINKS AND RELEVANT POLICIES AND GUIDANCE

Please click on any of the links below where you should find all relevant information.

Child on Child Abuse: NSPCC Dedicated new helpline number 0800 136 663