In Brynnau our main aim is to consider what is in the best interests of the child.
What is Safeguarding?
Protecting children and those within our Brynnau community from abuse, neglect or other kinds of harm.
Meeting the needs of pupils with medical conditions.
Provision of First Aid
Effective risk assessment to ensure health and safety needs.
We Safeguard to ensure:
Our children are safe from abuse, neglect or other kinds of harm including Bullying and Cyberbullying.
Intimate care needs are met
Anti-radicalisation
Health and safety on educational trips and during school events.
How do we ensure we are effective in our role?
We educate those within our school to recognise the signs and dangers which impact on the safety of our children, staff and community.
Safeguarding is central to our everyday practice in order to prevent impairment of children’s health and development, ensuring every child grows up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
We are aware, responsive and pro-active, taking action to enable children to achieve the best outcomes.
Whose responsibility is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and others is everyone’s responsibility.
Everyone has a role to play in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.
Who are the designated Safeguarding lead in Brynnau?
Mrs Beth Atkin Headteacher & Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Rebecca Price Deputy Head
Mrs Samantha Wilson Senior Leadership Team
Mrs Sian Dennett Jones Senior Leadership Team
Mr James Donaldson Governing Body
Acting on Concerns and Disclosures
Any concerns or disclosures about a child’s welfare are reported immediately to a Safeguarding lead or senior member of staff.
When a concern or disclosure is shared or raised, adults follow protocol:
Stay Calm and Listen to the child.
Take what the child says seriously and accept it
Allow the child to continue at their own pace.
Let them know you will need to tell someone.
Reassure the child that they have done the right thing.
We cannot:
promise confidentiality
ask leading questions
confront the alleged abuser
ask a child to repeat what they have said
interview other children or parents.
discuss with anyone other than Safeguarding leads.
Reporting Concerns and Disclosures
We have a duty of care to share our concerns with parents. If deemed necessary, contact with outside agencies, including social services and the Police will also be made.
Our central and constant focus is to consider what is in the best interests of the child.
Safeguarding Concerns and Disclosures regarding Staff
Safeguarding concerns, or allegations about staff (including volunteers), posing a risk of harm to children, should be referred to the Headteacher.
Concerns/allegations about the Headteacher, should be referred to the Chair of Governors.