never record a child never undress a child to physically examine them time and provide a quiet space for support At no time promise confidentiality to a child or adult. We will notify any Lead Social Worker if: a pupil subject to a Child Protection Plan (CPP) is excluded (fixed term or permanent) is an unexplained absence of a pupil on a CPP of more than 2 days or 1 day following a weekend, or as agreed as part of a CPP if a child is missing and there is a need to follow Stockport’s policy and any statutory guidance on Children Missing Education (CME) additional concerns arise We understand that parents often hold key information about incidents, allegations or concerns therefore, in the majority of situations; the Designated Safeguarding Lead or key staff member of school staff will speak to the parents and gain their consent to discuss any matters with other relevant agencies. There will be very few instances where, to speak to the parents, could further endanger the child. In those situations they would still consult/refer, but would have clearly recorded reasons as to why they had not gained parental consent. The use of ‘reasonable There are circumstances when it is appropriate for staff in schools and colleges to use reasonable force to safeguard children. The term force’ covers the broad range ‘reasonable of actions used by staff that involve a degree of physical contact to control or restrain children. This can range from guiding a child to safety by the arm, to more extreme circumstances such as breaking up a fight or where a young person needs to be restrained to prevent violence or injury. in these circumstances means no more ‘Reasonable’ ‘using force than is needed’. (Identify the schools procedures for use of reasonable force here or link to appropriate policy). Students who harm others (peer- on- peer abuse) We believe that all students have the right to be taught in a safe environment to enable them to optimise their learning and achievement. We expect all students to have respect for themselves and others and work to ensure everyone in our community feels safe, valued and supported. The school promotes the values of honesty, acceptance, inclusion and fairness within a caring, restorative and nurturing environment.
never record a child never undress a child to physically examine them time and provide a quiet space for support At no time promise confidentiality to a child or adult. We will notify any Lead Social Worker if: a pupil subject to a Child Protection Plan (CPP) is excluded (fixed term or permanent) is an unexplained absence of a pupil on a CPP of more than 2 days or 1 day following a weekend, or as agreed as part of a CPP if a child is missing and there is a need to follow Stockport’s policy and any statutory guidance on Children Missing Education (CME) additional concerns arise We understand that parents often hold key information about incidents, allegations or concerns therefore, in the majority of situations; the Designated Safeguarding Lead or key staff member of school staff will speak to the parents and gain their consent to discuss any matters with other relevant agencies. There will be very few instances where, to speak to the parents, could further endanger the child. In those situations they would still consult/refer, but would have clearly recorded reasons as to why they had not gained parental consent. The use of ‘reasonable There are circumstances when it is appropriate for staff in schools and colleges to use reasonable force to safeguard children. The term ‘reasonable force’ covers the broad range of actions used by staff that involve a degree of physical contact to control or restrain children. This can range from guiding a child to safety by the arm, to more extreme circumstances such as breaking up a fight or where a young person needs to be restrained to prevent violence or injury. ‘Reasonable’ in these circumstances means ‘using no more force than is needed’. (Identify the schools procedures for use of reasonable force here or link to appropriate policy). Students who harm others (peer- on- peer abuse) We believe that all students have the right to be taught in a safe environment to enable them to optimise their learning and achievement. We expect all students to have respect for themselves and others and work to ensure everyone in our community feels safe, valued and supported. The school promotes the values of honesty, acceptance, inclusion and fairness within a caring, restorative and nurturing environment.
Safeguarding-Schools-Policy-2018.docx