The content of the curriculum in order to encourage self-esteem and self-motivation The school ethos which promotes a positive, supportive and secure environment gives pupils a sense of being valued The school's behaviour policy which recognises the need to support vulnerable pupils in the school. All staff will agree on a consistent approach, which focuses on the behaviour of the pupil but does not damage the pupil's sense of self-worth. The school will endeavour to ensure that each pupil understands the difference between right and wrong. Raising the awareness of peer on peer abuse and making clear to pupils the signs of this abuse and the response school’s Work closely with the LA and appropriate agencies in responding appropriately to pupils who go missing from education. This is to identify and prevent the risk of abuse and neglect and reduce the risk of the pupil going missing in the future Liaising with other services which support the pupil such as the Youth Service, targeted support and local services, CYPS (Children’s Young People’s Service), Social Care teams etc Children’s Developing effective and supportive relationships with the pupil and their family/carers Training key staff to give them the knowledge and confidence to identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism and challenge extremist ideas 4. Outside Agencies The school will ensure compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service 2012 (previously Vetting and Barring Scheme 2009) and Keeping Children Safe in Education May 2016 The school will ensure that any disciplinary proceedings against staff relating to child protection matters are concluded in full even when the member of staff is no longer employed at the school and that notification of any concerns is made to the relevant authorities and professional bodies and included in references where applicable. For the procedures in place to deal with allegations relating to members of staff. See Disciplinary Policy The school will ensure that all staff and volunteers are aware of the need for maintaining appropriate and professional boundaries in their relationships with pupils and parents. See Code of Safe Practice The school will ensure that staff and volunteers are aware that sexual relationships with pupils are unlawful and will be referred to the Police and DO (Designated Officer) for investigation (Sexual Offences Act 2003) The school will promote an e-safety policy and when appropriate seek guidance and support from the Local Authority. See Acceptable User Policy The school will promote responsible use of social networking sites by education staff. See Acceptable User Policy Section 3: Code of Safe Practice The aims of this code are:
The content of the curriculum in order to encourage self-esteem and self-motivation The school ethos which promotes a positive, supportive and secure environment gives pupils a sense of being valued The school's behaviour policy which recognises the need to support vulnerable pupils in the school. All staff will agree on a consistent approach, which focuses on the behaviour of the pupil but does not damage the pupil's sense of self-worth. The school will endeavour to ensure that each pupil understands the difference between right and wrong. Raising the awareness of peer on peer abuse and making clear to pupils the signs of this abuse and the school’s response Work closely with the LA and appropriate agencies in responding appropriately to pupils who go missing from education. This is to identify and prevent the risk of abuse and neglect and reduce the risk of the pupil going missing in the future Liaising with other services which support the pupil such as the Youth Service, targeted support services, CYPS (Children’s and Young People’s Service), local Children’s Social Care teams etc Developing effective and supportive relationships with the pupil and their family/carers Training key staff to give them the knowledge and confidence to identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism and challenge extremist ideas 4. Outside Agencies The school will ensure compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service 2012 (previously Vetting and Barring Scheme 2009) and Keeping Children Safe in Education May 2016 The school will ensure that any disciplinary proceedings against staff relating to child protection matters are concluded in full even when the member of staff is no longer employed at the school and that notification of any concerns is made to the relevant authorities and professional bodies and included in references where applicable. For the procedures in place to deal with allegations relating to members of staff. See Disciplinary Policy The school will ensure that all staff and volunteers are aware of the need for maintaining appropriate and professional boundaries in their relationships with pupils and parents. See Code of Safe Practice The school will ensure that staff and volunteers are aware that sexual relationships with pupils are unlawful and will be referred to the Police and DO (Designated Officer) for investigation (Sexual Offences Act 2003) The school will promote an e-safety policy and when appropriate seek guidance and support from the Local Authority. See Acceptable User Policy The school will promote responsible use of social networking sites by education staff. See Acceptable User Policy Section 3: Code of Safe Practice The aims of this code are:
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