Does the centre have anything to do with the protection of children outside the centre?
This centre recognises its legal and moral duty to promote the well-being of children and protect them from harm and respond to child abuse.
We believe that every child regardless of age has, at all times and in all situations, a right to feel safe and protected from any situation or practice that results in a child being physically or psychologically damaged.
We agree that we have a primary responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of the pupils in our charge and we will carry out this duty through our teaching and learning, pastoral care, extended school and Children’s Centre activities. In order to achieve this, all members of staff, (including volunteers and governors) in this centre, in whatever capacity, will at all times act proactively in child welfare matters especially where there is a possibility that a child may be at risk of significant harm.
The centre seeks to adopt an open and accepting attitude towards children as part of their responsibility for pastoral care. The centre hopes that parents and children will feel free to talk about and/or demonstrate through their play and behaviour, any concerns and will see the centre as a safe place if there are any difficulties at home.
In our centre, if we have suspicions that a child’s physical, sexual or emotional well-being is being, or is likely to be, harmed, or that they are being neglected, we will take appropriate action in accordance with the procedures issued by Wokingham Safeguarding Children Board.
As a consequence, we
- recognise that safeguarding children in this centre is a responsibility for all staff, including volunteers, and the Governing body.
- ensure through training and supervision that all staff and volunteers in the centre are alert to the possibility that a child is at risk of suffering harm, and know how to report concerns or suspicions.
- share our concerns with others who need to know, and assist in any referral process.
- safeguard the welfare of children whilst in the centre, through positive measures to address bullying, especially where this is aggravated by sexual or racial factors, disability or special educational needs.
- will act swiftly and make appropriate referrals where an allegation is made that a member of staff has committed an offence against a child, harmed a child, or acted in a way that calls into question their suitability for working with children.
The designated senior member of staff (designated person) for child protection in this centre is Gill Allen. In her absence, these matters will be dealt with by Patricia Knott.
The Designated Governor for Child Protection at this centre is Kimberley Gray.
The Governors review safeguarding practices in the centre on a regular basis, and no less than annually, to ensure that the centre is carrying out its duties to safeguard the welfare of children at the centre.
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