Safeguarding Blog

Children’s Rights During our first week of the new term we talked to the children about their rights. We do this at the start of every term so that children have regular opportunity to be reminded about their rights. Children can find it hard to share their worries,

Online Safety This week, we talked to the children about Online Safety. With the holidays nearing, a lot of our children will be spending more time online, so we want to help them to understand the importance of: Contacts and Interactions

Early Help This week, we talked to the children about Early Help – what it is and how it can help families. Early Help is the support families can receive when things are difficult at home.               We asked

Domestic Abuse This week we are talked to the children about domestic abuse – what it is and what our children can do if they are worried about it. Domestic abuse is sometimes called ‘domestic violence’ and it can involve an adult threatening, bullying or hurting another adult

Neglect This week, we talked to the children about what neglect is, and what they can do if they’re worried about it. What is Neglect? Every child has the right to be looked after properly. If a child is not getting the important things they need at home,

Child on Child Harm This week, we talked to the children about Child on Child Harm and asked them: Q. Somebody annoys you or says something you don’t like that makes you angry – what do you do? Q. You are in school and somebody hurts you – what do

Speak Out, Stay Safe During our first week back at school we have been reminding the children of their rights to a safe childhood. The children impressed us by telling us some of their rights: All children have the right to be safe from violence

Online Safety In the last week of term, we talk to the children about how to keep safe online as they may be spending increased time online whilst they’re not in school. Safer Internet Day We reminded the children of the SMART rules: Click the QR below to

Mental Health This week, we talked to the children about how screen time can negatively impact their mental health. Screens offer connection and information, but over using – especially before bed – can disturb sleep, increase anxiety, disrupt attention and increase feelings of isolation. A healthy amount of screen

Neglect This week, we talked to the children about neglect. We asked them: What is neglect? What can you do if you are worried about it? Neglect is when you are not given the things that you need to stay safe, healthy and happy. This might mean not