Safeguarding and Child Protection [Debbie Dellar] (2017-18) This policy applies to the whole school: Senior (11-18), Junior and EYFS It should be read in conjunction with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the GDST Safeguarding Procedures 1. Policy Statement 1.1 Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 1.1.1 The Royal High School Bath to safeguarding and promoting the (“the School”) is committed welfare of children. All pupils, regardless of age, special needs or disability, racial/cultural heritage, religious belief or sexual orientation have the right to be protected from all types of harm and abuse. This Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (“this Policy”) forms a fundamental part of our approach to providing excellent pastoral care to all pupils, including young people who may be over the age of 18 years. 1.1.2 This Policy and its implementation procedures set out the arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the School. They have been prepared in compliance with, and with regard to: The Education Acts Education (Independent Schools Standards) Regulations 2014 (as amended from time to time) Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 The Children Act 2004 What to a Child is being Abused March 2015 do if you’re worried Working Together to Safeguard Children February 2017 (A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children) Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2016 Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 June 2016 Information Sharing: advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services March 2015 DBS Referrals Guidance (as may be amended from time to time) Independent Schools Inspectorate Handbook January 2017– the regulatory requirements (and as amended) National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools April 2015 Teacher misconduct: regulating the teaching profession March 2014 (and related guidance) Use of Reasonable Force in Schools July 2013 Information Commissioner's Office Data Sharing Code of Practice May 2011 Preventing and Tackling Bullying October 2014 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) April 2017 Prevent Duty Guidance, Channel Guidance, and Prevent Departmental Advice, 2015 The use of social media for online radicalisation July 2015
Safeguarding and Child Protection [Debbie Dellar] (2017-18) This policy applies to the whole school: Senior (11-18), Junior and EYFS It should be read in conjunction with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the GDST Safeguarding Procedures 1. Policy Statement 1.1 Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 1.1.1 The Royal High School Bath (“the School”) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All pupils, regardless of age, special needs or disability, racial/cultural heritage, religious belief or sexual orientation have the right to be protected from all types of harm and abuse. This Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (“this Policy”) forms a fundamental part of our approach to providing excellent pastoral care to all pupils, including young people who may be over the age of 18 years. 1.1.2 This Policy and its implementation procedures set out the arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at the School. They have been prepared in compliance with, and with regard to: The Education Acts Education (Independent Schools Standards) Regulations 2014 (as amended from time to time) Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 The Children Act 2004 What to do if you’re worried a Child is being Abused March 2015 Working Together to Safeguard Children February 2017 (A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children) Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2016 Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 June 2016 Information Sharing: advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services March 2015 DBS Referrals Guidance (as may be amended from time to time) Independent Schools Inspectorate Handbook January 2017– the regulatory requirements (and as amended) National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools April 2015 Teacher misconduct: regulating the teaching profession March 2014 (and related guidance) Use of Reasonable Force in Schools July 2013 Information Commissioner's Office Data Sharing Code of Practice May 2011 Preventing and Tackling Bullying October 2014 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) April 2017 Prevent Duty Guidance, Channel Guidance, and Prevent Departmental Advice, 2015 The use of social media for online radicalisation July 2015
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