Safeguarding Statement
Hambleton C of E VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its pupils. This statement indicates the policies and documents which guide our safeguarding practice. Our Safeguarding practice is lived out through the Values which make up our Christian Vision.
Linked Values:
We are Compassionate
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. (1 Peter 3:8)
We are Respectful
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. (Luke 6:31)
We are Truthful
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:18)
The areas above are encapsulated in the following policies and documents:
- Acceptable Use Agreement
- Allergens Policy
- Behaviour Management Policy (including Anti-Bullying Statement)
- Child Protection Manual
- Code of Conduct for School Governors
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentiality Policy
- Disciplinary Policy
- E-Safety Policy
- Health & Safety Policy
- Information Security Policy
- Relationships, Sex & Health Education Policy
- SEND Policy
- Single Equality Scheme
- Social Media Policy
- Staff Code of Conduct
- Use of Images and Photographs
- Whistle Blowing Policy
All of these documents should be read in conjunction with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE – DfE 2022).
Pupil Information
Hambleton C of E VC Primary School will keep-up-to date and accurate information in order to keep children safe and provide appropriate care for them. This is done in accordance with GDPR 2018. The school requires up-to-date information regarding:
- Names and contact details of persons with whom the child normally lives
- Names and contact details of all persons with parental responsibility (if different from above)
- Emergency contact details (if different from above)
- Details of any persons authorised to collect the child from school. (A password system operates in early years and a ‘Change of going home arrangements’ slip system is used in all year groups)
- Any relevant court orders in pace including those which affect any person’s access to the child
- If the child is, or has been, on the Child Protection Register or subject to a care plan
- Name and contact detail of GP
Reviewed: November 2022
Next review date: Autumn 2023
Safeguarding Policies