School Safeguarding Board

 

Our S.A.F.E (Safe and Friendly Environments) Surfers are a group of eight, years 5 and 6 children who are chosen by class teachers and Mrs Coughlan (Online Safety and Computing lead) for their empathetic and sensible nature. Parents are informed by 'phone call due to the sensitive nature of some of the tasks, then sign a letter to give permission for their child to be part of this. Mrs Coughlan trains this group in counselling skills and works with them on safeguarding issues including online safety. A safeguarding suitcase has been set up so all children can post their worries on a slip, and this is then responded to by the committee or Mrs Coughlan depending on the nature of the worry. They meet regularly to discuss actions, resources and ideas. The S.A.F.E surfers deliver assemblies, e.g. PANTS and online safety, organise events for E Safety week and write top tips for classroom display on safeguarding themes.

 

The group are also responsible for carrying out Risk Assessments, from the children’s perspective. Any concerns raised by these assessments are discussed with Mrs Coughlan and passed on to either Mrs Cartwright or the school caretaker, as required. They have designed a brief card which is handed to our visitors upon arrival and briefly outlines our expectations from the visitors. Please see below.

 

How can you keep us safe while visiting our school?

 

When you visit our school, there are certain rules that you must follow in order to keep us safe.

1. Firstly, when you arrive at the reception area, it is necessary that you sign in, so we know who you are and who you have come to see.

2. Next, you will be given a lanyard by one of the receptionists; this must be worn at all times so the children will be able to tell that you are a visitor.

3. Once the member of staff know that you are here to see has come to meet you, you may be taken on a tour of our school. It is vital that you stay where you are being shown so not only do we know where you are but also for the safety of the children.

4. Finally, at the end of your visit it is important that you hand over your lanyard to one of the receptionists, sign out and exit the school the same way you came in.

5. You are not allowed to use your mobile phone. This will be confiscated if seen.

 

Thank you

S.A.F.E Surfers