Keeping our Children Safe
The safety and wellbeing of all of our children is our highest priority.
Operation Encompass purpose is to safeguard children and young people who are at risk of harm from going missing by ensuring appropriate services are made aware of an incident at the earliest possible opportunity using the Operation Encompass pathway.
What does this mean
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We will know if a child attending the school has been missing from home and may therefore not have what they need for the day
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We will be informed of external issues that may be having an impact on the CYP
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We will be informed of any domestic abuse incidents where police have been in attendance
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There will be close partnership working and sharing of information
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The school will be informed not to be evidence gatherer or ask about the incident but simply be there for the CYP and provide support.
The school will receive a police notification and take action to support the child and family based upon a school based risk assessment. This may include speaking to Children Services for advice or the family directly. Each case is assessed individually.
Curriculum
We help children learn how to stay safe, feel confident, and make good choices. Through our curriculum, we support children to build strong relationships, understand their feelings, and develop a sense of independence. Our staff are always there to guide and encourage positive behaviour, helping children learn how to be kind, take turns, and solve problems calmly. We also help them build resilience—so they can keep trying, even when something feels tricky.
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As part of learning to stay safe, we gently introduce children to how they can manage appropriate risks. For example, using outdoor play equipment, practise road safety in role play, or talk about what to do if they feel worried or lost.
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We use stories, songs, games, visits, and visitors to bring these lessons to life in an interactive and age-appropriate ways. Every day is filled with opportunities to try new things, and learn how to look after themselves and each other.
Safer Recruitment
All staff appointed to work in our school have a criminal records search called a DBS check and a thorough recruitment process as detailed within the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
First Aid
There are several staff members trained in Paediatric First Aid who receive regular refresher training. First aid kits are strategically placed around the school, regularly checked, and stocked appropriately. Accidents and incidents that result in a visible mark and/or require First Aid to be administered will be recorded electronically. Parents or carers will be informed either immediately or at pickup, and asked to sign electronically when first aid has been provided or a mark is seen. All serious incidents are recorded on County accident forms and reported to parents or carers. Minor incidents that do not require First Aid will be managed by staff and do not require parental notification.
Collection of Children
We have strict procedures for the collection of children. Adults who will regularly collect must be named on the personal record, within this record a password will be provided. No child will be allowed to leave school with an adult not named on the personal record or who is not expected. Any change of collecting adult must be notified in writing to the office and they must have the collection password. We will not allow any young person under the age of 16 to collect a child from the Nursery.
Attendance
Parents and carers are required to inform the school of a child’s absence. Sustained lateness or absence is monitored by senior leaders. Discussions take place with parents/carers to understand challenges, offer support and identify strategies to improve attendance.
Online Safety
We have a ‘Safe Use of the Internet’ Policy. Children cannot access the internet in nursery without adult support. We encourage that parents greet children with a smile and therefore parents / carers are not permitted to use mobile phones on site.
Child Protection
We have designated Safeguarding Leads who take the lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety). They ensure that the detail of the Child Protection Policy is followed and safe understand their role in keeping children safe. All staff and Governors have appropriate Child protection training, which is updated at least every two years.
Designated safeguarding leads
Clare Herbert
Carolyn Deane
Jessica Carini
Whistleblowing
Our Whistleblowing policy has a detailed explanation that identifies if members of staff have any concerns about people working within the school, paid or unpaid, they have a professional duty to inform the Headteacher or Governing body accordingly.