SAFEGUARDING
The welfare and safety of children who attend our school is our paramount concern. We promote the health, well-being and safety of the pupils in all we do.
Our children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school.
As stipulated by the Children Act (1989), the Education Act (2002) and the Protection of Children Act (2001), the staff at Green Gates Primary School have a duty to report any concerns that they may have that any child may be at risk from significant harm or may be suffering significant harm, particularly as a consequence of possible abuse.
All adults working with or on behalf of children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
We are a listening school and will always take the time to listen to our pupils and parents and carers.
All staff at Green Gates Primary School undergo a thorough safer recruitment and vetting process. We have a Safeguarding Team which consists of:
- Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs K Lowe (Head Teacher)
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Miss Clare Roberts (Deputy Head Teacher); Mrs Rachel Fellows (EYFS Leader) and Mrs Emma Gillan (Parent Support Advisor)
- Designated Safeguarding Governor: Mrs H Love (Chair of Governors).
All staff undergo regular safeguarding training.
How is safeguarding embedded in our Curriculum?
Here at Green Gates, Safeguarding is embedded into several curriculum areas. Here is an outline of the areas covered:
Useful Links
NSPCC Website Anti-bullying Alliance Website
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/
www.youngminds.org.uk/for_parents/parent
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/topics/stay-safe
www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/children-and-young-people/primary-schools
The link below provides parents with advice on protecting our children from extremism and radicalisation.
Teachers, Parents and School Leaders Guide to Extremism and Radicalisation
Please use the link below to access Trust Safeguarding information
ATTENDANCE
At Green Gates Primary School, we aim to support you with your child’s attendance. We strive for our children to be able to achieve their full potential which requires them to be in school on time daily.
Please see the attached poster which highlights the new attendance rules:
To download click here: Penalty Notice Information 24
Evidence shows that the students with the highest attendance throughout their time in school gain the best GCSE and A Level results. Our research found that pupils who performed better both at the end of primary and secondary school missed fewer days than those who didn’t perform as well. (Education Hub 23)
Additional information for Parents/Carers: Attendance Poster – 90 Percent Attendance
Attendance Poster – Every Lesson Counts
Attendance Poster – Five Minutes Late