The purpose of this policy is:
- to protect children and young people from harm. This includes the children of adults who use our services
- to provide staff and volunteers, as well as children and young people and their families, with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child protection. This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of our school , including senior managers, governors, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and pupils.
Research and resources
This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy and guidance that seeks to protect children in England.
A summary of the key legislation and guidance is available in our Safeguarding policy.
Contact Details
Headteacher:
Laura Austin
Laura.Austin@easthorpeschool.co.uk
01156 977975
SENDCo
Head of Safeguarding lead:
Laura Austin
Laura.Austin@easthorpeschool.co.uk
01156 977975
Governor link for Safeguarding
Jo August
Jo.August@polariscommunity.co.uk
01582 824742
Supporting documents
This policy statement should be read alongside our organisational policies, procedures, guidance and other related documents:
- role description for the designated safeguarding officer
- dealing with disclosures and concerns about a child or young person
- managing allegations against staff and volunteers
- recording concerns and information sharing
- child protection records retention and storage
- code of conduct for staff and volunteers
- behaviour codes for children and young people
- photography and sharing images guidance
- safer recruitment
- online safety
- anti-bullying
- managing complaints
- whistleblowing
- health and safety
- induction, training, supervision and support
- adult to child supervision ratios.
We believe that:
- children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind
- we have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them.
We recognise that:
- the welfare of children is paramount in all the work we do and in all the
- decisions we take
- working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and
- other agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare
- all children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse
- some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous
- experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues
- extra safeguards may be needed to keep children who are additionally vulnerable safe from abuse including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), those who come from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ children and young people