SAFEGUARDING
At John Emmerson Batty Primary School the welfare and safety of children who attend our school is our primary 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, background, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school.
All staff have a duty to report any concerns that they may have that any child may be at risk of harm or may be suffering 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.
All staff at John Emmerson Batty Primary School undergo a thorough safer recruitment and vetting process. We have a Safeguarding Team which consists of:
- Safeguarding Officer, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Martin Kitchen (Head Teacher)
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL): Mrs Jayne Hogg
- Governor responsible for Safeguarding and Child Protection: Mrs Lesley Webster (Chair of Governors)
If you have any concern about the welfare or safety of any child in our school community, please contact a member of the above team by calling 01642 483697. Alternatively you could make an arrangement to meet through the school office. Your concern will be treated as a priority by the team. If you wish to contact social services directly then call ‘First Contact’ at the South Tees Muti Agency Children’s Hub (MACH) on 01642 130700 or email southteesmach@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk .
We also have excellent links with the Local Authority Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Marianne Dixon. Through this link we are furnished with:
- Up to date safeguarding information.
- One to one training for the Nominated and Deputy Nominated Named Persons.
- Individual advice and Guidance on request.
- Staff and Governor Training
- Access to Local Safeguarding Childrens Board Training
Signs of Safety Charter
As a school we are committed to working as closely as possible with other agencies to ensure the safety of the children in our care. As a school we have signed up to the Signs of Safety Charter which is our pledge to work in a joined up collaborative way with other relevant agencies.
Please see the charter and other supporting documents by clicking on the links below:
Signs of Safety – Guide for Partners
Signs of Safety – Your Questions Answered
Downloads
- Anti Bullying Policy
- Behaviour and Discipline Policy
- Prevent Duty Advice
- Tackling Bullying
- NSPCC Poster
- Internet Safety 2019 Resources
Please use the following link to access Trust Safeguarding information
STAFF AND VOLUNTEER SAFEGUARDING
Essential Safeguarding information and policies for adults working in school. All adults working in school need to be aware of the information on this page and must read all the policies contained within. All adults have a duty of care towards the welfare of children and young people and are responsible for:
- Child Protection – including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse / exploitation (including Female Genital Mutilation – FGM), emotional abuse or radicalisation.
- Health and Safety
- First Aid (first aiders are identified on site)
- General Well-being
- Confidentiality
- Site Security
If you witness a disclosure of information which raises concerns regarding children’s welfare or safety you should: Report any such behaviours/incidents to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for child protection whilst seeking help from management or contact the police without delay if such behaviours are criminal or dangerous. If a child is at immediate risk of significant harm and you are unable to speak to the DSL or deputy DSL, you should refer directly to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council First Contact Team at the Redcar and Cleveland Multi Agency Children’s Hub by calling 01642 130700 or during out of hours periods 01642 524552. There email address is: RedcarMACH@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk The LADO (Local Area Dedicated Officer) for Redcar and Cleveland can be contacted on 01642 130700 or by email on RedcarLADO@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk Please note that in our school the DSL and deputy DSL are always available and on call to speak with you if there is a safeguarding concern you wish to discuss. Where a child discloses information you should:
- Always take what a child says seriously.
- Listen but do not investigate.
- Encourage the child to speak to their parents or carers (if you believe this would not put the child in danger).
- Report factually; recording the date and time and any concerns you may have. Record this on the CPOMS system as soon as possible. If you do not have access to CPOMS then use the school’s incident form available from the school office.
- Speak to the designated nominated person (see below) and they will take responsibility to inform the relevant agencies without delay.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Child Protection in our school is: Mr. Martin Kitchen (Head Teacher) The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for Child Protection in our school is: Mrs Jayne Hogg. The Governor responsible for child protection in this school is: Mrs Lesley Webster (Chair of Governors)
If you have any concerns about the head teachers conduct in respect of child protection, or feel that any concerns you have raised are not being appropriately dealt with by the head teacher, then you have a duty to contact this person to pass on the information. The contact details of Mrs Lesley Webster can be obtained from the school administration staff. If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of any child in this school, or children in the wider community, you have a duty to inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). It is your duty to read and make yourself aware of the following policies
PLEASE CLICK ON LINKS BELOW TO SEE RELEVANT SAFEGUARDING POLICIES AND GUIDANCE
Safeguarding and Child protection Policy
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Part 1 – All staff and volunteers to read.
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (Whole Document) – Safeguarding Leads to read in full.
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
Health and Safety Policy
Information Sharing Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners 2018
Protecting Children from Radicalisation: The Prevent duty
Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006/2018
Confidentiality Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Managing Allegations and Low Level Concerns Against Staff
Staff Codes of Conduct
E- Safety Policy
Educational Visits Policy
JEB Medicine in School Policy
Behaviour and Discipline Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Site Security and Visitors Policy
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Fire Induction Information
Use Reasonable Force in Schools 2013
Guidance for Safer Working Practices 2019
Best Practice Guidance for School Complaints Procedures for Academy Schools 2021
Children Missing Education 2016
EYFS Statutory Framework 2021
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment between Children in School 2021
Searching, Screening and Confiscation at School 2018
Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes Guidance for Education 2020
Child Sexual Exploitation: Definition Guidance for Practitioners 2017
Preventing and Tracking Bullying Advice for Headteachers: Staff and Governing Bodies 2017
The Designated Teacher for Looked after and previously looked-after children statutory guidance on their roles and responsibilities (Feb 2018)
Data Protection Tool Kit for Schools 2018
Guidance on Application Process for Criminal Record Checks Oversees 2021
DBS Filtering Rules Guidance 2020
Staffing and Employment Advice for Schools 2021
Governor Handbook 2020
This applies to anyone involved in recruiting or appointing any person to work in a paid or voluntary basis.
Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service-
We recognise our duty to react appropriately to incidents of Harmful Sexual Behaviour and as such will use the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service as necessary.
Signs of Safety Charter As a school we are committed to working as closely as possible with other agencies to ensure the safety of the children in our care. As a school we have signed up to the Signs of Safety Charter which is our pledge to work in a joined up collaborative way with other relevant agencies. Please see the charter and other supporting documents by clicking on the links below:
Signs of Safety Charter Signs of Safety – Guide for Partners Signs of Safety – Your Questions Answered
ATTENDANCE
School education lays the vital foundations of a child’s life. Research clearly demonstrates the link between regular attendance and educational progress and attainment. As a school, we will encourage parents and carers to ensure that their child achieves maximum possible attendance and that any problems that prevent this are identified and acted on promptly. As parents, it is their responsibility to ensure that their children arrive at school and return home safely.
Our target for this academic year’s attendance is 97%
The government considers any child with an attendance rate below 90% as being a persistent absentee.
In conjunction with LA Attendance Welfare Officers we monitor the attendance of all pupils in school on a regular basis and will inform parents and carers via letter if their child’s attendance becomes a cause for concern. At John Emmerson Batty, any parent or carer of a pupil with attendance below 93% will be contacted to inform them of their child’s attendance record.
Absence may be for a very valid reason (e.g. specific illness) and we appreciate that sometimes circumstances are such that absence is beyond the control of the parent or carer. However we are duty bound to contact parents to make them aware of the position regarding their child’s level of absence. Parents/Carers don’t generally work out the percentage figure for their children, as they are quite rightly very busy people. We do often find that, where attendance becomes a cause for concern for a particular child, parents are often not aware that their child’s absence was adding up to something significant. We hope parents and carers understand our desire to keep parents and carers as informed as possible.
On rare occasions absence is such that involvement of our Galileo Multi Academy Trust Welfare Officers is required to arrange meetings with parents and carers to set targets for future attendance. During these meetings we will discuss issues that individual families may be having regarding their child’s attendance, with a view to, as far as possible, providing supporting and overcoming barriers.
By working together we aim to ensure that children attend school regularly and get the best life chances possible. If you would like to discuss any aspect of your child’s attendance, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Leave of Absence Policy Please Click Here
Penalty Notice Code of Conduct Please Click Here
Penalty Notice Fine for School Attendance Please click Here
To View School avoidance information please click Here
New legislation for attendance starting 19th August 2024, Please click Here
To View the Importance of Regular Attendance document, Please click HERE
To View How we monitor Punctuality and Attendance, Please click HERE
At John E Batty 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