Safeguarding

Are You Concerned About the Safety of a Child?

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0800 1313 126

Designated Child Protection Lead:  Mr Samuel Compton (Headteacher)

Deputy Child Protection Lead: Mrs Sylvia Dawson (Assistant Headteacher)

Child Protection Governor: Mr Steve Gibbons (Chair of Governors)

                                                  Mr Robin McMahon

All staff are Level 1 trained in safeguarding

Leads are Level 2 trained in safeguarding

Safety and the Curriculum

 At Parkside Primary the children's welfare is of paramount importance. Our ethos is to ensure the children feel safe, are able to talk about their concerns and are listened to by all staff members. During the course of the academic year staff raise awareness of 'safety' and work to ensure children have the knowledge, language and skills required in order to feel safe. Through our curriculum and school assemblies we continue to maintain a safe environment so that the children can learn and develop within an ethos of openness. The themes of  'personal safety', 'online safety', 'road safety' and 'bullying' are addressed throughout the school year.  Children are taught about the safe and sensible use of the internet; how to keep themselves safe and what to do if they have any worries or concerns. Children in Reception and Key Stage 2 have the opportunity to take part in the 'Bike-ability' cycling scheme. During 'Anti-bullying week' pupils are able to discuss issues and scenarios through  literacy, drama and art activities. 

The school assembly themes can be accessed via the curriculum page under 'Collective Worship'.