the reasons behind decisions being explained and the available support discussed. External agencies will be invited to these discussions where necessary. Where confidentiality or anonymity has been breached, the school will implement the appropriate disciplinary procedures as necessary and will analyse how damage can be minimised and future breaches be prevented. Online safety All pupils will be made aware of online risks and taught how to stay safe online. All staff members will, through training, be made aware of the following: Pupil attitudes and behaviours which may indicate they are at risk of potential harm online. The procedure to follow when they have a concern regarding a pupil’s online activity. Holy Trinity C of E Primary School will ensure that suitable filtering systems are in place to prevent children accessing terrorist and extremist material, in accordance with the school’s E-security Policy. The use of mobile phones by and pupils is closely monitored by the school, in accordance with the Personal Electronic Devices Policy. The school will ensure that the use of filtering and monitoring systems does not cause blocking” which may lead to unreasonable restrictions as to what “over pupils can be taught regarding online teaching. Safer recruitment An enhanced DBS check with barred list information will be undertaken for all staff members engaged in regulated activity. A person will be considered to be in activity’ if, as a result of their work, they: ‘regulated Are responsible on a daily basis for the care or supervision of children. Regularly work in the school at times when children are on the premises. Regularly come into contact with children under 18 years of age. Pre-employment checks The governing board will assess the suitability of prospective employees by: Verifying the candidate’s identity, preferably from the most current photographic ID and proof of address except where, for exceptional reasons, none is available. Obtaining a certificate for an enhanced DBS check with barred list information where the person will be engaged in regulated activity. Obtaining a separate barred list check if an individual will start work in regulated activity before the DBS certificate is available.
the reasons behind decisions being explained and the available support discussed. External agencies will be invited to these discussions where necessary. Where confidentiality or anonymity has been breached, the school will implement the appropriate disciplinary procedures as necessary and will analyse how damage can be minimised and future breaches be prevented. Online safety All pupils will be made aware of online risks and taught how to stay safe online. All staff members will, through training, be made aware of the following: Pupil attitudes and behaviours which may indicate they are at risk of potential harm online. The procedure to follow when they have a concern regarding a pupil’s online activity. Holy Trinity C of E Primary School will ensure that suitable filtering systems are in place to prevent children accessing terrorist and extremist material, in accordance with the school’s E-security Policy. The use of mobile phones by and pupils is closely monitored by the school, in accordance with the Personal Electronic Devices Policy. The school will ensure that the use of filtering and monitoring systems does not cause “over blocking” which may lead to unreasonable restrictions as to what pupils can be taught regarding online teaching. Safer recruitment An enhanced DBS check with barred list information will be undertaken for all staff members engaged in regulated activity. A person will be considered to be in ‘regulated activity’ if, as a result of their work, they: Are responsible on a daily basis for the care or supervision of children. Regularly work in the school at times when children are on the premises. Regularly come into contact with children under 18 years of age. Pre-employment checks The governing board will assess the suitability of prospective employees by: Verifying the candidate’s identity, preferably from the most current photographic ID and proof of address except where, for exceptional reasons, none is available. Obtaining a certificate for an enhanced DBS check with barred list information where the person will be engaged in regulated activity. Obtaining a separate barred list check if an individual will start work in regulated activity before the DBS certificate is available.
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