Safeguarding Guidance
School Safeguarding Statement
At Newbury Park Primary School we respect and value all children and are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all our pupils so they can learn, in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. We believe every pupil should be able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm. This is the responsibility of every adult employed by, or invited to deliver services at Newbury Park Primary School. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard all who access school and promote the welfare of all our pupils by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and bullying.
All schools must have a Designated Officer to deal with any child protection issues.
Our Officer is Assistant Head Teacher – Mrs Jenny Morgan
In her absence the following staff are fully trained to deal with Child Protection issues:
Sebrina Dawes - Headteacher
Ann Moyle – Deputy Headteacher
Shani Herberman-Strange - Assistant Headteacher
Caroline Rogers - Assistant Headteacher
You can find important information about safeguarding by clicking on the links below:
Child Protection Policy & Procedures 2023
Keeping children safe in education 2023
NSPCC guide - parent information - underwear rule
NSPCC Guide - Doing more to protect children against radicalisation
NSPCC helpline 0800 136 663
Keeping children and young people safe against radicalisation and extremism - Advice to parents
NSPCC Guide - Doing more to protect children against radicalisation
Educate against hate - information for parents
Well Being
To build a listening culture and to create a positive impact on mental resilience and well being, our safeguarding mantra is ‘We show respect, we listen’
We understand wellbeing to be a state of being comfortable, healthy and happy and aim to ensure that mental health and well-being is “everyone’s responsibility” across the whole school community, creating an environment that provides excellent support. We often work in partnership with parents, carers and pupils, by assisting families to support their children’s well being - focusing on preventative and early intervention strategies which may include the involvement of specialist services and other agencies. We also work with pupils and parents (and our Education Welfare Officer) to identify why full attendance is not being achieved.
Esafety
Esafety is an important part of keeping children safe at Newbury Park Primary School. In school, children are taught to stay safe and behave appropriately online. Please use the links below so we can deliver a consistent esafety message together.
Often parents ask us how to talk to children about their on line habits. The questions below are good for starting that conversation:
- Ask your child what apps/games they are on at the moment. They might not show you everything so ask them to show you their device. Have this conversation regularly so you are up to date with what they are doing.
- Ask which websites they are enjoying and why. Take an interest in a positive way.
- Ask 'How does this game /app work? Show me how to play it?' It might highlight something they don’t recognise as a danger. If they don’t want to share their activities with you question why.
- Ask ‘Do you know what your personal information is?’ Children may not understand how personal information can be shared. They need to know how photos and personal information can be quickly shared online.
- Ask ‘Do you have any online friends?’ Children may not fully understand the difference between a friend and stranger.
- 'Do you know your limits?’ Talk to them about healthy habits.
Please click on the link below for information on how to help your family stay safe and smart online:
https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/families
Also see attached documents (Starting a Conversation and Creating an Environment for Talking)
Creating an Environment for Talking
Please visit:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
To report criminal content go to:
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Contact O2/ NSPCC/ your internet provider to learn how to set parental controls and for advice.
Other useful links:
GCF Global - Teaching Kids about Internet Safety
NSPCC - Net Aware - guide to social networks
NSPCC keeping children safe - share aware
BBC - ownit - information about keeping safe
Thinkuknow - Protecting children
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/parents-guide-being-social-online/
https://www.disney.co.uk/internet-safety
https://www.getsafeonline.org/
Other useful information
Out of hours contact information
If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child you should contact the Redbridge Emergency Duty Team (EDT) - out of hours service
Tel: 020 8708 5897 (after 5pm and at weekends)
Information sharing: Please be aware that we are required to share information with other agencies and schools in the best interest of the child.
Newbury Park Primary School is working as part of the Operation Encompass project to safeguard our children. Read more about the project here: Operation Encompass
Other useful information
London Borough of Redbridge support information for families