Introduction This policy has been developed in accordance with the principles established by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004; the Education Act 2002, and in line with government publications: Together to Safeguard Children’ 2015, Revised Safeguarding ‘Working Statutory Guidance 2 for the Assessment of Children in Need and their ‘Framework Families’ 2000, to do if You are Worried a Child is Being Abused’ 2015. The ‘What guidance also reflects Children Safe in Education’ 2016. ‘Keeping The Proprietors take seriously its responsibility under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our school to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm. This policy applies to all members of staff and proprietors in the school. Policy Principles The welfare of the child is paramount All children regardless of age, gender, culture, language, race, ability, sexual identity or religion have equal rights to protection, safeguarding and opportunities. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and governors, have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm and have an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a child is at risk of harm; All staff believe that our school should provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child. Pupils and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate support. Policy Aims To demonstrate the school’s commitment with regard to safeguarding and child protection to pupils, parents and other partners. To support the child’s development in ways that will foster security, confidence and independence. To provide an environment in children and young people feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to, and know how to approach adults if they are in difficulties, believing they will be effectively listened to. To raise the awareness of all teaching and non-teaching staff of the need to safeguard children and of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting possible cases of abuse. To provide a systematic means of monitoring children known or thought to be at risk of harm, and ensure we, the school, contribute to assessments of need and support packages for those children. To emphasise the need for good levels of communication between all members of staff. To develop a structured procedure within the school which will be followed by all members of the school community in cases of suspected abuse. To develop and promote effective working relationships with agencies, especially the Police and Social Care.
Introduction This policy has been developed in accordance with the principles established by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004; the Education Act 2002, and in line with government publications: ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ 2015, Revised Safeguarding Statutory Guidance 2 ‘Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families’ 2000, ‘What to do if You are Worried a Child is Being Abused’ 2015. The guidance also reflects ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ 2016. The Proprietors take seriously its responsibility under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our school to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm. This policy applies to all members of staff and proprietors in the school. Policy Principles The welfare of the child is paramount All children regardless of age, gender, culture, language, race, ability, sexual identity or religion have equal rights to protection, safeguarding and opportunities. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and governors, have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm and have an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a child is at risk of harm; All staff believe that our school should provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child. Pupils and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate support. Policy Aims To demonstrate the school’s commitment with regard to safeguarding and child protection to pupils, parents and other partners. To support the child’s development in ways that will foster security, confidence and independence. To provide an environment in children and young people feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to, and know how to approach adults if they are in difficulties, believing they will be effectively listened to. To raise the awareness of all teaching and non-teaching staff of the need to safeguard children and of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting possible cases of abuse. To provide a systematic means of monitoring children known or thought to be at risk of harm, and ensure we, the school, contribute to assessments of need and support packages for those children. To emphasise the need for good levels of communication between all members of staff. To develop a structured procedure within the school which will be followed by all members of the school community in cases of suspected abuse. To develop and promote effective working relationships with agencies, especially the Police and Social Care.
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