Thinking Schools Academy Trust “Transforming Life Chances” Holcombe Grammar School This Policy was Adopted on September 2017 This Policy will be reviewed by The Regional Governing Body July 2018, July 2019 on Head Teacher/Principal Ms M. Gage Designated Safeguarding Lead Mr B. Lillicrap for Children and Families Deputy Safeguarding Lead/s Mrs S. Gould Safeguarding Nominated Mr M. Bailey Regional Governor Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs Lee Lucas 1 Child protection and safeguarding policy Table of Contents Child protection and safeguarding policy ....................................................................................2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... 1-2 Policy statement and principals ......................................................................................... 4-4 Child protection statement .................................................................................................................... 4 Policy principles ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Policy aims..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Safeguarding legislation and guidance .................................................................................5 Roles and responsibilities ........................................................................................................6 The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): ................................................................................................. 6 The deputy designated safeguarding lead(s): .................................................................................. 6 The Board of Directors and Regional Governing Body: …………………………………….…………………..…6-7 Supporting Children ............................................................................................................... 7-8 Good Practice Guidlines ............................................................................................................8 Early Help………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..8 Children who may be particularly vulnerable ....................................................................8 Self Harm………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Looked After children and the role of the DLACT…………………………………………………………………………10 Pupils with SEND……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……10-11 Intimate Care………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Photos, videos and Internet………………………………………………………………………………..11 Children Missing Education………………………………………………………………………………..12 Bullying………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Racist Incidents ........................................................................................................................ 12 Managing allegations against pupils……………………………………………………………...12-13 Child Sexual Exploitation……………………………………………………………………………………….….12-13 Child Exploitation and E-Safety………………………………………………………………………………………13 Trafficking of Children………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Honour Based Violence……………………………………………………………………………………….14 FGM…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Ritualistic Abuse linked to spirit possession………………………………………………………14 Radicalisation and Extremism…………………………………………………………………………………..14-15 2 Visiting Speakers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Work Experience (Secondary) ............................................................................................................ 15 Children staying with Host Families ................................................................................................. 15 Private Fostering Arrangements ........................................................................................................ 16 Physical Intervention……………………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Whistle Blowing if you have concerns about a colleague ............................................. 16 Abuse of Position of Trust……………………………………………………………………………..16-17 Staff/student on line relationships ..................................................................................... 17 Allegations against staff ......................................................................................................... 17 Staff Training ............................................................................................................................ 17 Safer Recruitment .................................................................................................................... 19 Volunteers ................................................................................................................................. 19 Contractors ................................................................................................................................ 19 Site Security…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19-20 Extended School and Off Site arrangements ................................................................................... 20 Child Protection Protection Recognising Abuse………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..20 Prevention……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20-21 Taking Action…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21-22 If you are concerned about a pupils welfare……………………………………………………………………………….22 If a pupil discloses to you…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22 Notifying Parents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..22 Confidentiality and sharing information…………………………………………………………………………………22-23 Referral to Children's Social Care…………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Reporting directly to Children's Social ………………………………………………………………………………………..23 Supporting Staff………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 Appendix One ............................................................................................................................ 25 Four categories of abuse ....................................................................................................................... 25 Physical abuse .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Emotional abuse ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Sexual abuse .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Neglect .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Domestic Abuse……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..……26 Indicators of abuse...……………………………………………………………………………………………………….26 Appendix Two Related Policies………………………………………………………………………….27 Governance Structure..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….28-30 Academy Safeguarding Team details and Local Authority Contact numbers …..………………………..31 3 Record of Concern Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……32-33 Policy statement and principals The Trust Board of Directors and the Regional Governing Bodies takes seriously its responsibility under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our Academy to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and governors, have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm, and that the child’s welfare is our paramount concern. All staff believe that our Academy should provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child. As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, there is also a Safeguarding, Attendance and Welfare Lead, who has received DCPC/DSL training and is able to provide support, advice and guidance as well as training, for all Academy staff. In order to meet statutory requirements the Academy will: Ensure this policy is available on the Academy website. Place an electronic copy of the policy in the staff area of the Academy computer system/VLE Make available paper copies on request Raise safeguarding awareness through the school newsletter, assemblies, staff meetings and other communications Ensure support is offered to parents/carers where English is a second language to help them understand the content of the policy. The policy is provided to all staff (including temporary staff and volunteers) at induction alongside our Staff Code of Conduct. In addition, all staff are provided with the statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, DfE (2018). Child protection statement We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children