Safeguarding in our School

Safeguarding at Stanley Park Infants’ School

At Stanley Park Infants’ School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and protection of all pupils, and we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.

We take a whole-school, child-centred approach, ensuring that all decisions are made in the best interests of the child and that concerns are identified and acted upon at the earliest opportunity. Our strong safeguarding culture ensures that pupils feel safe, are listened to and know who to go to for help, while staff are vigilant and confident in responding to concerns.

In line with statutory guidance, safeguarding includes:

• providing help and support as soon as concerns arise
• protecting children from maltreatment, including online
• preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
• ensuring children grow up in safe and effective care
• taking timely action to enable all children to achieve the best possible outcomes

We work closely with families and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the right support at the right time. Our approach is underpinned by a culture of vigilance, openness and professional curiosity, where safeguarding is embedded across all aspects of school life and continuously reviewed to ensure best practice.

My Body My Choice My Body My Voice

My Body, My Choice; My Body, My Voice is a key part of our preventative safeguarding curriculum, empowering children with the knowledge, language and confidence to keep themselves safe, developing a clear understanding of ownership of their bodies and consent, boundaries and respect

Pupils are taught practical strategies to keep themselves safe and to identify trusted adults and personal safety networks, ensuring they know who to go to for help when worried.

The programme is delivered through a whole-school approach, including assemblies, the RHE curriculum and strong pastoral support. Staff receive regular CPD to ensure consistent, age-appropriate and inclusive practice.

NSPCC Stay Safe Speak Out

At Stanley Park, we are lucky to welcome the NSPCC team into our school with their “Stay Safe, Speak Out” programme, which adds an additional layer to our existing curriculum and promotes pupil voice by encouraging children to confidently share their concerns.

Are you worried about a child's safety?

Don't delay, contact the NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-you-can-do/report-abuse/

If you think a child is in immediate danger call the police on 999.

Allegations Against Staff and Low-Level Concerns

If you have any concerns about the behaviour or conduct of a member of staff, please report your concerns to David D'Souza, Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead (ddsouza@cirrustrust.uk - 020 8647 9322). This includes low-level concerns and may relate to conduct towards a pupil/pupils or another/other members of staff.

If you have any concerns about the conduct of the Head Teacher, please report your concerns to Sharon Roberts, Cirrus Trust CEO (sroberts@cirrustrust.uk - 020 8647 9322/ 020 8619 1340). This includes low-level concerns and may relate to conduct towards a pupil/pupils or another/other members of staff.

You can also refer concerns about staff to:

LOCAL AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICER (LADO):

SIMA HIRANI    020 8770 4776    LADO@sutton.gov.uk    sima.hirani@sutton.gov.uk