Safeguarding
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The Senior Designated Officer (SDO) is the Head of School Mrs Allington. For a copy of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy please click on the policies link under the information tab above or use the link below. The procedures contained in this policy apply to all staff and governors and are consistent with those of the Devon Safeguarding Children Board (DSCB).
Safeguarding and key people you can talk to:
Keeping our children safe is our number one priority. We have many elements to our safeguarding support and procedures. You can find more information about our approach to safeguarding as a Trust at: https://www.firstfederation.org/safeguarding-2/
If you have any concerns about the safety of your child, yourself, or another child, please contact a member of staff listed below.
At Mrs Ethelston’s Primary our safeguarding team is:
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The Senior Designated Officer (SDO) is the Head of School Mrs Allington
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The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSDO) are Mrs Jory-Kellaway and Mrs Dare
e-safety Statement
At Mrs Ethelston's CE Primary we are committed to the use of computer technologies and recognise the Internet as a valuable tool for learners of all ages. We acknowledge that computers and the internet do have the potential for inappropriate use and access to undesirable material and that we have a duty of care to protect our pupils.
All pupils use computer facilities, including the internet, as an essential part of the curriculum and to support learning opportunities within the school. There are well publicised concerns regarding access to materials on the internet that would be unsuitable for pupils. The school takes reasonable steps to minimise the access to unsuitable material by ensuring supervised usage of the internet alongside a filtered internet service provider which prevents access to specific internet sites.
For more information about e-safety, or any other safeguarding issue, please see the information board by the school office, or use the links below.
http://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/http://www.pitda.co.uk
Internet Safety
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer.
Prevent Duty
In July 2015, the Government published advice for Governing bodies, school leaders and school staff. The advice explained what the Prevent Duty means for school and how schools should demonstrate compliance with the duty.
The Prevent Duty is part of the school's safeguarding procedures and practices. The leaflet below has been created on preventing terrorism and radicalisation within our Communities.
Downloads & Useful Links
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2023-24Parent Pamphlet on the Prevent StrategyRisk Assessment School referral flow chartSafeguarding-Leaflet-2022.doc