Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. It determines the actions that we take to keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of school life. As a school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils.
The actions that we take to prevent harm; to promote wellbeing; to create safe environments; to educate on rights, respect and responsibilities; to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the school. As such, this overarching policy will link to other policies which will provide more information and greater detail.
As a school we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We make every effort to provide a safe and welcoming environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, are able to talk and believe that they are being listened to.
We maintain and attitude of “it could happen here” where safeguarding is concerned.
The purpose of this policy is to provide staff, volunteers and governors with the framework they need in order to keep children safe and secure in our school and to inform parents and guardians how we will safeguard their children whilst they are in our care.
These policies are reviewed annually and all staff are trained at least annually and more frequently as the need arises.
For the DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education policy, please click HERE
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Miss Sian Ozanne (Assistant Headteacher), and our family support worker, Mrs Alison Carpenter. They can be contacted via the school office.
From the first day that our children start school with us, we teach them about how to keep themselves safe when walking in the local community.
We teach children how to cross roads safely and then in Early Years and KS1 give children the opportunity to practise what they have learnt through role play activities.
1. First, find the safest place to cross the road Look out for safe crossing spots eg zebra, pelican or toucan crossings as well as islands, subways or crossings controlled by a traffic warden. Aim to cross at a spot where you can see clearly in all directions and where you can be seen, so not between parked cars.
2. When crossing the road, stop just before you get to the kerb. Do not stand too close to the curb's edge, and look around for traffic.
3. Look all around for traffic and listen.
4. If traffic is coming, let it pass. It's always better to take your time and wait for all traffic to pass.
5. When safe, go straight across the road - but do not run. Keep looking and listening as you cross the road.
For more information, please click on the links below:
Hampshire My Journey Website - https://myjourneyhampshire.com/
Hampshire Road Safety - https://www.hants.gov.uk/roadsafety
All Boorley Park School Policies can be found HERE
All Raise Education Trust Policies can be found HERE