Safeguarding & Online Safety

SAFEGUARDING

Newdigate C of E Infant School Safeguarding statement

Newdigate C of E Infant School recognises the important responsibility for Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children. The school's policy applies to the whole of the school's workforce, along with volunteers, governors, school club providers and any contractors working on the school site. In particular, Staff recruitment and selection - ensuring that all staff, volunteers etc. have been appropriately checked for their suitability, using the Safer Recruitment procedures. In addition:

- Raising awareness of safeguarding issues and equipping children with the skills to keep them safe

- Developing and implementing procedures and training for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse

- Supporting pupils who have been abused, in accordance with an agreed, child-centred plan

- Establishing a safe and nurturing environment, free from discrimination or bullying, where children can learn and develop happily.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first, unless we have a reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.

Our Designated Safeguarding Team is:

Lead - Mrs Paula Bliss, Headteacher
Deputy - Mrs Rachel Moon
On-line Safety - Mrs Gayle Priestley

Policies can be found here : -

Newdigate Behaviour policy September 2022 - word

Federation Safeguarding Child Protection Policy (September 2022-23).docx

Keeping children safe in education 2022 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

At Newdigate C of E Infant School we aim to provide a safe, caring and friendly environment for all our pupils to allow them to learn effectively, improve their life chances and help them maximise their potential within a Christian ethos. We would expect pupils to feel safe in school, including an understanding of the issues relating to safety, such as bullying. We also want them to feel confident to seek support from school should they feel unsafe. Our school values help children and adults understand how we should aim to live our lives and make better choices within and beyond our community.

The full policy can be found here - Anti-Bullying policy 2022

Anti-Bullying co-ordinator - Mrs Paula Bliss, Headteacher

ONLINE SAFETY

We use online safety planning for our lessons and participate in the annual "Safer Internet Day". In the autumn term we hold an On-line safety meeting for parents to attend.

Newdigate's On-Line Safety Policy
Online Safety PPT
Acceptable Use Policy
Newdigate On-Line Safety Parental and child consent form
Online Safety Video - https://youtu.be/YiIYdNt11Q4

Enjoy watching these short animations with your children to help them stay safe, when on-line.

https://www.childnet.com/resources/the-adventures-of-kara-winston-and-the-smart-crew

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/

On-line safety advice and EXCELLENT Parental controls – step by steps instructions with pictures for all devices https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/?gclid=CjwKCAiA68ebBhB-EiwALVC-NlkcmZGcKwKrt5gXW9eqoYjxA_AFn_doP42Ej6U9CGs7DTxMVMHLHRoCTg4QAvD_BwE
NSPCC keeping children safe on-line -

On-line safety advice and help on parental controls, adjusting privacy settings, advice on social networks https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

free helpline – 0808 800 5000

On-line safety tips for parents - Internet-Matters-online-safety-Age-Guide-6-10s

Screen time rules

TOP TIP: no digital devices in the bedroom, especially at bed time

TOP TIP: Avoid using screen time as a reward. This will elevate the status of screen time above other activities and like using food as a reward may encourage children to simply want more.

TOP TIP: Be confident to put in boundaries.

DID YOU KNOW?: Blue light from digital devices, e.g. i-pads, mobiles, can trick the brain into thinking it’s still daylight making it difficult to sleep. Turn off screens one hour before bed time.

Internet-Matters-Guide-Balancing-Screen-Time-5-7-KeyStage1

Internet-Matters-Guide-Managing-children-screen-time

Video: https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/screen-time-tips-to-support-5-7-year-olds/