Child Protection Committee

PURPOSE

Having responsibility for children during a large part of every day, it is our primary responsibility is to safeguard individual children and address concerns regarding their emotional or physical well-being.

The policies of the Child Protection Committee apply to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the School.

The guidelines set out in this policy is to safeguard and protect our students by ensuring that every adult who works in our school – teachers, non-teaching staff , governors and volunteers – has clear guidance on the action which is required where abuse of a child is suspected.

DECLARATION BY THE SCHOOL

The issue of child abuse will not be ignored by anyone who works in our school, and we know that some forms of child abuse are also a criminal offence.

We ensure that the recommended child protection procedures are followed with empathy and professionalism.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

• The Child Protection Policy will remain available to all parents via the school’s website and will be reviewed every two years.
• Parents will be asked to supply the School with the names of all persons who have permission to collect their child from School (or to confirm that their child may leave the grounds unaccompanied). They will also be asked to inform the School of any change in this routine.
• Parents are asked to brief School about arrangements following any separation or divorce.
• Parents will be made aware that members of staff are advised not to make unnecessary physical contact with students.