Safeguarding
“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as: protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.“ – KCSIE
Safeguarding Curriculum Overview
At D’Eyncourt Primary School, the health, safety and wellbeing of all pupils is central to everything we do. Safeguarding is promoted through our curriculum, school culture, policies and daily practice.
Whole-School Safeguarding
- Anti-bullying policy and procedures
- Reflective behaviour policy with clear expectations for behaviour in classrooms, around school and in the community
- E-safety policy
- Classroom behaviour management including rules, playground expectations and restorative approaches
- Safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
- Health and safety procedures and first aid provision
- Risk assessments shared with pupils where appropriate
- Positive mental health and wellbeing promoted across school
- External agency support including Educational Psychology, CAMHS, Reflexions and NSPCC
- PSHE curriculum delivered through Kapow PSHE
- Regular pupil voice opportunities including School Council and worry boxes
- Fire drills and emergency procedures regularly practiced
- Sex Risk assessments shared with pupils where appropriate
- Work with local health services regarding immunisations and health emergencies
- Computing, DT, Science and Physical Activities policies and schemes of work which include safety guidelines and risk assessments
- A specific wellbeing curriculum developed to support children’s mental health and wellbeing alongside the PSHE scheme
- Staff seeking children’s views on safety and ensuring they understand general school rules around safety
- Children asked regularly if there is anywhere in school, they do not feel safe and information acted upon
- Children encouraged to give their views and learn that they are listened to through circle times, PSHE units, assemblies and discussions
- School Council proactive in listening to children’s views and acting upon concerns and ideas
Additional Safeguarding Practice
- Clear safety procedures built into the end of each day
- Playground Peer Mentors and Digital Ambassadors
- Multi-faith learning throughout the school year including various world faiths’ practices and festivals
- A wide range of visits and visitors including professionals such as dental hygienists, nurses, police, road safety officers and firefighters
- Children encouraged to be independent, healthy and safe by walking to school, including participation in the Walk to School Challenge
- Lessons on the importance of sun protection
- Use of the outdoor environment, including Wild Tribe in all weathers to promote health and wellbeing
- Children and adults understand there is no inappropriate weather for outdoor activities, only inappropriate clothing
- Clear induction procedures for new staff and volunteers including safeguarding procedures
- Children aware that all unknown adults should wear a badge and to go to a familiar adult if unsure
- Cooking lessons include healthy eating and safety procedures
- Healthy school dinners provided, cooked on site using healthy ingredients
- Fruit and water available for all EYFS and KS1 children daily; KS2 encouraged to bring water
- Free toast to all pupils during break time available
- RE curriculum includes celebrating diversity, caring for others and making healthy choices
- ‘Are you worried’ displays encourage children to talk about their feelings and empathise with others
- Online digital worry box that children have access to 24/7 and is monitored daily.
- High priority given to PE with a minimum of two hours per week
- Children encouraged to join a wide variety of sports clubs
- Worry boxes in each classroom to share concerns and worries, checked regularly by teachers
- Reflective behaviour policy and school expectations encourage children to respect each other
EYFS Safeguarding Curriculum
- Learning about trusted adults and how to ask for help
- Understanding feelings and emotions
- Learning about personal safety and boundaries
- Introduction to online safety with adult support
- Road safety awareness including stop, look and listen
Year 1 & 2 Safeguarding Curriculum
- NSPCC PANTS sessions focusing on body safety and consent
- Stranger danger sessions delivered by the local PCSO
- Anti-bullying education through Kapow PSHE
- Developing healthy relationships and respect for others
- Online safety including SMART rules
- Road safety and community awareness
Year 3 & 4 Safeguarding Curriculum
- Recognising bullying and knowing how to respond safely
- Online safety including social media awareness
- Developing healthy friendships and understanding peer pressure
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health awareness
- Keeping safe on school trips and in the community
Year 5 & 6 Safeguarding Curriculum
- Managing online risk and understanding digital footprints
- Anti-bullying strategies and peer support
- Relationships and RSE including puberty and consent
- Community safety and independent travel
- Preparing for transition to secondary school
Kapow PSHE – Safeguarding Theme Mapping
EYFS – Kapow PSHE Safeguarding Mapping
| Kapow EYFS Strand | Safeguarding Themes Covered | Key Knowledge & Skills |
| Self‑Regulation | Emotional wellbeing | Recognising feelings; managing emotions; asking for help |
| Managing Self | Personal safety & hygiene | Boundaries; keeping safe; personal care |
| Building Relationships | Anti‑bullying & relationships | Kindness; sharing; friendship; trusted adults |
| Managing Self | Online safety (early) | Using technology with adults; asking for help |
| Managing Self | Road safety | Stop, look, listen; holding hands; stranger awareness |
Year 1 / Year 2 – Kapow PSHE Safeguarding Mapping
| Kapow Unit | Safeguarding Theme | Coverage |
| Families and Relationships | Anti‑bullying & relationships | Friendships; feelings; respect; who to talk to |
| Health and Wellbeing | Health & emotional wellbeing | Healthy choices; hygiene; consequences |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Body safety & consent | NSPCC PANTS; boundaries; secrets vs surprises |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Stranger danger | Safe/unsafe situations; PCSO input |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Online safety | SMART rules; reporting worries |
| Citizenship | Community safety & British values | Rules; responsibility; respect |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Road safety | Crossing safely; being visible |
Year 3 / Year 4 – Kapow PSHE Safeguarding Mapping
| Kapow Unit | Safeguarding Theme | Coverage |
| Families and Relationships | Anti‑bullying | Recognising bullying; safe responses |
| Families and Relationships | Peer pressure | Managing influence; making safe choices |
| Health and Wellbeing | Emotional wellbeing | Mental health; coping strategies |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Online safety | Social media awareness; digital responsibility |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Personal safety | Keeping safe on trips and in the community |
| Citizenship | British values & inclusion | Rights; responsibilities; tolerance |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Road safety | Independent road awareness |
Year 5 / Year 6 – Kapow PSHE & RSE Safeguarding Mapping
| Kapow Unit | Safeguarding Theme | Coverage |
| Families and Relationships | Anti‑bullying | Responding to bullying; peer support |
| Families and Relationships | Healthy relationships | Respect; boundaries; recognising unhealthy behaviours |
| Health and Wellbeing | Mental health & resilience | Coping strategies; aspirations |
| Safety and the Changing Body (RSE) | Puberty & consent | Body changes; personal boundaries |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Online safety | Digital footprint; online risk; social media |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Drugs & unhealthy behaviours | Alcohol; tobacco; risk awareness |
| Citizenship | British values & transition | Democracy; rule of law; secondary readiness |
| Safety and the Changing Body | Road safety | Independent travel; cycling safety |
D’Eyncourt’s Commitment to Safeguarding & Child Protection
At D’Eyncourt Primary School we are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment.
Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that may worry them.
Communication with Parents
Our school will always discuss concerns with parents/carers and consent for any referrals should be sought unless to do so would:
- Place the child at risk of significant harm or further risk of significant harm.
- Place a vulnerable adult at risk of harm.
- Compromise any enquiries that need to be undertaken by children’s social care or the police.
The school will endeavour to ensure that parents have an understanding of the responsibilities placed on the school and staff for safeguarding children.
In the best interests of safeguarding children there may be occasions when the school has to consult with other agencies without a parent or carer’s prior knowledge. Our first concern and responsibility is the child’s welfare and we have a duty to protect children first and always. Such consultation may result in a formal referral which could prompt visits from social care and/or the police. We fully understand that this can be a very distressing set of circumstances. Our school will follow the procedures required by the Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together Board.
Our school will employ the services of an interpreter if required.
Curriculum
Child safety issues and child protection will be addressed through the curriculum where appropriate, especially through PSHE, Computing and E-Safety, Citizenship, Sex and Relations Education (SRE) and British values.
We use a variety of resources and approaches to teach the children how to keep themselves safe, build their resilience and manage risks.
The curriculum, and in particular the personal, social and health education development strand of the curriculum, includes an emphasis on relationships (relationships and sex education), building confidence and resilience in pupils and in developing preventative strategies to ensure their own protection and that of others. Opportunities are provided for pupils to develop the skills and strategies they need to stay safe from abuse, including age appropriate discussions about healthy relationships, their bodies and being able to say no to requests that they do not want to carry out. Clear advice and guidance is built into the curriculum to ensure that pupils understand that there is a range of contacts they can turn to for advice and support and that they know where and how to report abuse.
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of sexual abuse which sees children/young people being manipulated or coerced into sexual activity for receiving ‘something’ such as; gifts, money, food, attention, somewhere to stay etc. Technology is very often used to groom victims. This may occur through social networking sites and mobile phones with internet access. CSE has gained a large amount of media attention over the last year as lots of services involved with children and young people have noticed a big rise in cases involving CSE.
Charities such as NSPCC and Barnardos have been campaigning to raise the profile of this form of child abuse.
Internet Safety
Children and young people spend lots of time on the internet. They may go online to research information for homework or to play games, chat with friends and make new ones. The internet holds a massive amount of useful information and can also be a really good way of learning about new things and keeping in contact with friends and family. It can also be a very dangerous place so it is important that children are protected and monitored when they are online.
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) has lots of information about how to keep your children safe online and parental controls. The link to the website is below.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
In April 2014 every school in England received new safeguarding guidelines and detailed information on identifying and responding to Female Genital Mutilation. FGM is a procedure carried out on young girls between the ages of infancy and 15 years of age.
Female Genital Mutilation is classified as a form of Child Abuse in the UK. It therefore makes the procedure of it a serious Child Protection issue. It is illegal for anyone to perform FGM in the UK or to arrange for a child to be transported to another country for the procedure. The maximum sentence for carrying out FGM or helping it to take place is 14 years in prison.
There is lots of information and support available online for parents/carers concerned about this subject or if you know someone who is at risk:
- Contact the Police if you think that a girl or young woman is in danger of FGM and is still in the UK.
- Contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (020 7008 1500) if she’s already been taken abroad.
The NSPCC has detailed advice on how to spot the signs, symptoms and effects of FGM and provides support for people who are concerned about a child or who have been affected themselves. The link to the website is below.
Reporting a Concern of Abuse or Neglect
If you have concerns that a child you know is at risk of serious harm through Abuse or Neglect it is important that you report your worries to the correct agency.
- The link below will direct you to the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Social Service page, which tells you how to report a concern.
- Below is the link to the Wolverhampton’s Safeguarding Childrens Together. Wolverhampton Safeguarding Children Together (WSCT) is a statutory board which has been set up as part of the Every Child Matters government reforms. WSCT ensures that all organisations that work with children work together to keep children and young people safe from harm. WSCT undertakes this role through providing training, the development of policies and procedures and awareness raising.
Department For Education – Working Together to Safeguard Children
The Department for Education have published new children and young people’s illustrated guide to the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children. This guide is accompanied by a short animation for children and families which explains how people who help, support and protect them work together and what they can expect when they need help.
Police Advice
Useful Websites
- Wolverhampton Safeguarding
- Wolverhampton Safeguarding – Child Exploitation
- NSPCC
- Operation Encompass – Advice and Support on Domestic Violence
- Childline – Advice and Support on Domestic Violence
- Gov.uk – Keeping Children Safe Online
- Gov.uk – Keeping Children Safe from Harm
- Forward – Help for Female Genital Mutilation
- CEOP – Keeping Children Safe Online
