The safeguarding of children is our top priority, and we expect all adults who work at, or visit, our school to share our commitment to safeguarding. All adults in our schools will undertake training to support their knowledge of safeguarding and we promote a culture of professional curiosity. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.

The school has a robust safeguarding and child protection policy, which adheres to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safety and welfare of our pupils is paramount, ensuring that they are protected from maltreatment, impairment of their mental and physical health or development. We know children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure, when their individual needs are met and when they have positive relationships with the people caring for them. Our school is welcoming, safe and stimulating, we support all children to enjoy learning and grow in confidence. We maintain an ‘it could happen here’ attitude.

We have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils under the Education Act 2002 and Children Act 1989/2004 through identifying any child welfare concerns and taking action to address them in partnership with families and other agencies where appropriate. Adults working with children are trained to identify when a pupil may be at risk of harm and abuse, and they report their concerns immediately.

We support mental health and wellbeing through our nurturing environment, supportive staff and curriculum focus. We have Feel Good Friday every week, Wellbeing Days and assemblies and trained ELSA staff (see Wellbeing)

Children are taught about safeguarding, including online safety, through various teaching and learning opportunities, as part of providing a broad and balanced curriculum. We are committed to ensuring that our pupils are taught a curriculum that aims to prepare them for life in modern Britain, this includes teaching them about Fundamental British Values, positive relationships, tolerance and respect.

Support and guidance regarding online safety is shared with parents via our weekly newsletter.