St Mary Redcliffe's Commitment to Safeguarding
St Mary Redcliffe Primary School takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people in its care.
“The welfare of the pupil/student is paramount.” (Children Act 1989.)
Our staff and Governors are committed to safeguarding the pupils at this school and contribute to multi-agency working to keep pupils and students safe.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined 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.
All adults working in our school maintain an attitude of ' it could happen here'. We recognise that staff, because of their contact with and knowledge of children in their care, are well placed to identify abuse or neglect and offer support to children in need.
If you are worried about a child please talk to a member of our safeguarding team:
- Designated Safeguarding Lead - Christina Brugger (Headteacer)
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads - Chris Williams (Family Link Worker),
- Meg Stacey (Assistant Headteacher) or Nick Jones (Assistant Headteacher).
SMRP Safeguarding Team - Responsibilities
NSPCC- Keeping Children Safe
UK Safer Internet Centre Hotline
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
Parent Zone
The Diocese of Bristol and Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding, safer recruiting practice and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children, young people or vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children, young people or vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, the DBAT Allegations Management procedure will be followed, alongside implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure as required.
The health, safety and well-being of all our pupils are of paramount importance to all the adults who work at our school. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school.
At St Mary Redcliffe Primary, we respect our pupils. The atmosphere within our school is one that encourages pupils to do their best. We provide opportunities that enable pupils to take and make decisions for themselves.
We have a comprehensive set of procedures in place that safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. These are informed by the Local Safeguarding Children Board and take full account of the guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education
All staff and local Board members have received a copy of this guidance and updates are circulated when they are released.
All staff in school have been cleared using the Disclosures DBS service. Any regular visitor to schools (such as peripatetic music tutors, volunteers, sports coaches or anyone who runs a club either during lunchtime or after school) will have also have been cleared through this process.
All staff and volunteers are made aware of our Safeguarding policy and procedures and any updates as they are released.
The designated Academy Council member is Mr Ant Couzens.
The Academy Council reviews and updates its Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy annually.