Safeguarding and Policies
Currently, all policies being updated are awaiting ratification by the Governing Board
Safeguarding and Child Protection
At Whitchurch CE Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We have a child-centered and coordinated approach to safeguarding. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Managing Allegations of Abuse Against Staff Policy
Useful Safeguarding Documents and Websites
DfE Information Sharing Guidance 2024
Risk Assessment for HSB Peer on Peer Abuse
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
Herefordshire Safeguarding Children's Board (HSCB) Levels of Need Full Guide
Information Sharing Advice Safeguarding Practitioners
Regulated Activity in Relation to Children (DfE)
Attendance and Punctuality
Leave of Absence Within the School Day Request Form
Herefordshire Attendance Strategy
Herefordshire Improving Attendance Graduated Response
Herefordshire Medial Needs Policy
Prevent
The following information is designed to provide our whole community with information about the PREVENT duty. placed upon schools.
The PREVENT approach at Whitchurch CE Primary School is very much part of our curriculum, culture and processes. We see it as an integral aspect of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children.
Prevent Information for Parents
Online Safety
Feel free to browse the links below for information on ensuring children are staying safe online.
Online Safety 5 P's for Parents
Parent/Carer Online Safety Checklist
Guide to Online Safety (West Mercia Police)
Childnet Advice on Key Online Safety Topics
Childnet Online Resources for Parents
Lets Talk About Life Online Conversation Starters
Equality
Equality Information and Objectives Policy
Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage Policy
Food and Healthy Eating in Early Years Policy
Rest and Sleep in Nursery Policy
Uncollected Child in EYFS Policy
Mobile Phone Smart Watch Policy
Behaviour
At Whitchurch behaviour is exemplary. Children play and work well with each other and enjoy school life. Mutual respect is evident between staff and children and the whole school has a lovely family atmosphere. At our school we have 3 simple rules that we follow based on the UN Rights of the Child:
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We have the right to learn
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We have the right to have friends
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We have the right to be happy and safe
These are supported by our Behaviour and Anti bullying policies, both available on request from the school office or by clicking the links below. There have been no exclusions in the last 5 years and no racist or homophobic incidents.
Where children don’t get along we have simple systems in place. There is a 'Trust Box' in the library for children to use. Children talk to staff about any problems they are having and we talk to parents where children have fallen out or bullying has occurred. If we see any problems or find out about any, we intervene. We use our rules and Learning Council agreed sanctions in talking to children about making good choices, putting bad choices right and then moving on.
Flourishing for All: Anti-Bullying Guidance for Church of England Schools
Charges, Voluntary Contributions and Remissions Policy
Charging and Remissions Policy
Complaints
Dealing with Serial Low Level Concerns and Unreasonable Complaints Policy
Communication Flowchart
Additional Policies
Administering Medicines Policy
Children with Health Needs who Cannot Attend School Policy
Computing and Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Designated Teacher for Looked After and Previously Looked After Policy
Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
Infection Control and Sickness Policy
Physical, Social, Health, Education and Relationships, Sex Education Policy
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy
Staff and Volunteer Induction Policy
Supporting Pupils with Long Term Medical Needs Policy
Freedom of Information
All public authorities, including schools, are required under the Freedom of Information Act to adopt a publication scheme that has been approved by the Information Commissioner. There is currently one approved model publication scheme, which has been produced by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Schools must adopt the ICO's model scheme and make it publicly available.
