What does the school do to ensure that its young people are safeguarded?

Under Section 11 of the Children’s Act 2004 the school has a responsibility to safeguard and promote its young peoples’ welfare.  This responsibility complements Section 175 of the Education Act 2002.
What does the school do to make this happen?

In order to meet this responsibility the school will, through its actions, policy and practice:

• Have a Senior Management Team who are committed to the importance of safeguarding and promoting young peoples’ welfare.
• Have a whole staff team who are made aware of how young people will be protected and safeguarded within the school and are fully aware of how to report any concerns over their protection, safeguarding and welfare. 
• Have a clear statement of responsibility in relation to safeguarding as laid out in the school’s various Child Protection Policies, Health & Safety Policy, Recruitment Policy, Induction Policy and Training Schedules. 
• Have clear lines of accountability within the school, that are again exemplified through our various Child Protection Policies. 
• Provide opportunities for young people to express their views and feelings which is supported through the school’s use of Linkworkers, Therapists, Directors’ Independent Visitors, the Complaints procedure, The School Council, as well as accessibility of all staff including, senior managers, and Child Line information and guidance that is readily available throughout the school. 
• Provide training to staff in relation to safeguarding and protection of young people that will be provided at the intervals laid out in the Statement of Purpose and the various school Child Protection policies and the national regulation and guidance. 
• Have recruitment procedures that support the safeguarding of young people, as laid out in the school’s Recruitment policy and CRB Clearance procedure and national guidance. 
• Work effectively with other Agencies and Parents/Carers who are directly concerned with the safeguarding and welfare of the young person, as set out in the school’s Statement of Purpose, various Child Protection Policies, the Notification of Serious Events policy, Medical Policy, the Working in Partnership policy an the Data Protection/Freedom of Information policy.