Child Protection – Safa British School

Child Protection & Safeguarding

The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils is at the core of everything we do at Safa British School. Arrangements for welfare, health and safety are outstanding here at Safa British School and ensure that all pupils, staff and visitors are exceptionally well cared for. We aim to ensure that pupils feel safe and secure and that they are given every opportunity to enjoy being at school. Our safeguarding policy and child-protection procedures are robust and reviewed for effectiveness. They are updated to ensure that UK and local requirements are met. Staff receive their child protection training annually and in line with guidance from ‘Keeping children safe in education’. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are responsible for coordinating action within the school and liaising with outside agencies/professionals and government entities as appropriate. All staff have a duty to report any suspected or disclosed cases relating to child protection to the Child Protection Team.

Child Protection Team

Dara Davey

Assistant Head, Designated Safeguarding Lead - Primary

Child Protection & Safeguarding The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. Safeguarding and promoting …

Core Safeguarding Principles

It is the school’s responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Children who are safe and feel safe make more successful learners
Policies will be reviewed annually, unless an incident, new legislation or guidance suggests the need for an earlier date of review
All children, regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language or religion have equal rights to protection
All staff have an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a child is at risk of harm in accordance with this guidance
All pupils and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate support from the senior leadership of the school who will follow this policy guidance in doing so

Statutory Framework

S.175 Education Act 2002
Keeping Child Safe in Education September 2022
Working Together June 2018
Education Act 2002
Serious Crime Act 2015
Sexual Offences Act 2003
Education Regulation 2006
Children’s Act 1998
Information sharing advice for safeguarding practitioners 2015
Data Protection Act 2018

Aims

To provide all staff (including volunteers, parents, contractors etc) with the necessary information to enable them to meet their statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the wellbeing of children
To ensure consistent good practice across the school
To demonstrate the school’s commitment to safeguarding children

Child Privacy & Rights

Every child should be treated with respect, consideration and dignity. They have the right to privacy and confidentiality.