Miss Harris
Senior Leader - Safeguarding DSL
Safeguarding
The school takes its responsibilities towards the safeguarding of its pupils very seriously, and fulfils the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020“
Do you have any concerns about your child or another family? In need of some safeguarding advice? Email: safe@bggs.com
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Safeguarding Teams
DDSL = Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, DSL= Designated Safeguarding Lead
Senior Phase
Mrs Poole
Head of Lady Royd DDSL
Mrs Martin
Principal
Christine Day
Nominated Governor for Safeguarding
Primary Phase
Mrs Leary
Assistant Principal, DSL
Mrs Poole
Head of Lady Royd, DDSL
Miss Khan
EYFS Leader, DDSL
Miss Harris
Senior Leader - Safeguarding Lead
Related Information
Following Government guidance, the school has created a coronavirus outbreak safeguarding addendum, which is available to view on request.
All staff have regular safeguarding training to ensure that pupils can always find someone to talk to when the need arises.
The PSHE curriculum includes a significant safeguarding element for every year group to raise pupil awareness of safeguarding issues in an age appropriate manner. Guest speakers provide further opportunities for students to discuss safeguarding issues in a safe environment.
Pupils, staff and governors all sign an acceptable use policy which outlines responsibility for their online activity. All pupils and staff are aware of the reporting process for any thing that may be worrying them. Parents in the Senior Phase receive regular safeguarding emails providing information about new mobile phone apps / internet games which may be of concern.
The school works in partnership with The School Nurse Team, Educational Psychology Team, CAMHS, Bradford Safeguarding Children’s Board, Children’s Social Care and West Yorkshire Police in fulfilling its duty of care to the children and young people in its community.
Parents are usually involved in conversations around the safety of their child/ children, but there may be occasions where the school seeks advice from other professionals before making contact.
The Senior Phase PSHE programme includes safeguarding modules for each year group:
| Year Group | PSHE topics |
|---|---|
| 7 | Running away, truanting, age appropriate reference to grooming, Bullying (1), Crime and responsibility (1) |
| 8 | The work of the NSPCC, Childline, age appropriate reference to domestic abuse, The risks of substance abuse. |
| 9 | E-safety, Crime and responsibility (2) |
| 10 | Bullying (2) including cyberbullying, Sex and Relationships |
| 11 | Safe v abusive relationships, Sexting |
School Policies are issued by the school Senior Leadership Team and ratified by the School Governors prior to release – all statutory school policies are published on the website.
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