Chesterton Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of all of its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance. We recognise that some children may be especially vulnerable to abuse. We recognise that children who are abused or neglected may find it difficult to develop a sense of self worth and to view the world in a positive way. Whilst at school, their behaviour may be challenging. We recognise that some children who have experienced abuse may harm others. We will always take a considered and sensitive approach in order that we can support all of our pupils.
The school’s senior members of staff with designated responsibility for child protection, Mrs Pringle & Mrs Buckland undertake child protection training and training in inter–agency working.
Child Safety Policies
Safeguarding Policies
Safeguarding in our Curriculum
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at Chesterton. A great importance is placed on identifying wider opportunities for children to learn about safeguarding through our wide and broad and balanced curriculum.
Our curriculum provides the opportunity for all pupils to experience life in all its diversity, to acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills that significantly impact personal development, behaviour, and welfare, and equips every child with the knowledge and skills required for personal safeguarding.
This is also underpinned by our PSHE curriculum which ensures all areas of safeguarding are covered. At Chesterton, we are sensitive in our teaching and recognise that some more sensitive subjects may need to be adapted to meet the needs of all individual pupils and taught at an age-appropriate level, through small groups or even on a 1:1 basis where appropriate.
We constantly challenge children to think deeply about safeguarding matters and their own personal physical and mental wellbeing. We value pupils’ questions and give them space for their own thoughts, ideas, and concerns always throughout their education with us.
We give pupils’ opportunities across the curriculum to explore values, personal rights, responsibilities, and equal opportunities that develop moral concepts that impact positively on safeguarding, promote British values and prevent radicalisation and extremism. There are many opportunities throughout our learning in school to explore safeguarding issues.
Practical safeguarding opportunities are planned into the curriculum. For example:
Community Safety – add photos
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Dogs Trust Safety Talk
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NSPCC