Our Safeguarding Team 

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We recognise that everyone who comes into contact with children has a duty to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.  

We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works in the school who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult, including governors and volunteers. All members of staff therefore, whether paid or voluntary, are required to have an enhanced DBS check and are not allowed to start work at the school until this check has been completed.  All staff are trained in using our reporting and recording system CPOMS. 

The school shares a purpose with parents to educate, keep children safe from harm and have their welfare promoted. We are committed to working with parents positively, openly and honestly. We always encourage parents to discuss any concerns they may have with the school as soon as possible. We have a robust home/ school liaison offer which aims to support families holistically. 

All pupils have a good understanding of how to stay safe. This is supported by evidence from the annual pupils' questionnaires where they state that they know what to do if they feel threatened, bullied or unsafe.

We have a school nurse on site who helps to look after all pupils but particularly those with high healthcare needs. She is part of our wider safeguarding team. 

SPT and Nancealverne School safeguarding information

•  Keeping children safe in education 2022 (publishing.service.gov.uk)
• SPT Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
•  COVID 19 Safeguarding guidance
• KCSIE roles and responsibilities of trustees and governors
•  Job description DSL

Operation Encompass

•  What is Operation Encompass?
•  Operation Encompass Link
•  Operation Encompass -Decision-Making-Model
•  Operation Encompass-Statement-for-Safeguarding-Policy.pdf
•  Operation Encompass
•  OE School to Parent letter

Other safeguarding organisations guidance and information

•  Guidelines Female Genital Mutilation Multi-Agency Practice
•  Prevent strategy
•  The seven golden rules to sharing information
•  NSPCC - Fighting for childhood
•  NSPCC Executive summary
•  TES Safeguarding resources

LADO leaflets/information

•  LADO leaflet for employees working with children
•  LADO leaflet for employers working with children
•  LADO leaflet for professionals working with children