Protection

 

Child Protection,

It is required that this school follows clear and definite guidance from the Child Protection Act. It is the duty of the teachers and support staff to recognise signs of abuse or negligence and voice their concerns immediately.

How does the School Protect Children?

Child Protection:
• Current DBS for each member of staff, governors and regular visitors e.g. music teachers.
• Every other visitor to be supervised 100%.
• One main entrance, other doors closed from the outside.
• Ever visitor, apart from parents, to sign in and prominently wear a school lanyard badge.
• Sufficient supervised ratio during play and lunch time.
• A record to be kept about any concerns for children.
• Refer the children to Social Services if there is any doubt.
• All staff to be aware of the policy and have passed the Child Protection training.

The persons responsible for Child Protection

Co-ordinator
• Nina Williams, Ysgol Sarn Bach 017582714

Member of the Governors
• Mrs Gwenan Gruffydd 01758713534

The Authority’s Contact Person
• Bethan Helen Jones, Child Protection Secior Child Protection Officer, Education Department Contact Number 07977504344
• Child Referral Team, Social Services – Contact Number 01758704455

You should contact the Governing Body’s dedicated member or the Authority’s Contact Person if the allegations regarding child protection are connected to the Headteacher.

More information regarding the contents of the Child Protection Policy and information about keeping children safe is available from the school’s Headteacher.