At Stoke on Tern School, the governors and staff fully recognise the contribution the school makes to safeguarding children. We recognise that the safety and protection of all pupils is of paramount importance and that all staff, including volunteers, have a full and active part to play in protecting pupils from harm. We believe that the school should provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment which promotes all pupils’ social, physical, emotional and moral development
Ultimately, effective safeguarding of children can only be achieved by putting children at the centre of the system, and by every individual and agency playing their full part, working together to meet the needs of our most vulnerable children in line with ‘Working Together’ and Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE)
The school may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a pupil’s welfare.
“Children want to be respected, their views to be heard, to have stable relationships with professionals built on trust and for consistent support provided for their individual needs. This should guide the behaviour of professionals. Anyone working with children should see and speak to the child; listen to what they say; take their views seriously; and work with them collaboratively when deciding how to support their needs”. WT 2015
Mrs. Brotherhood is the designated child protection lead and Mrs Evans is the deputy child protection leads in school.
Our Child Protection Policy is updated regularly in line with current guidance and is available by following the link below