Child Protection Policy
St. Stephen’s School fully recognized the
contribution it can make to protect children and support pupils in school The aim of the policy is
to safeguard and promote our pupils’ welfare, safety and health by fostering and honest open, caring
and supportive climate. The pupils’ welfare is of paramount importance.
There are four main
elements to our Child Protection Policy
Prevention(e.g. Positive school
atmosphere , teaching and pastoral support to pupils )
Protection(by following agreed
procedures, ensuring staff are trained and suppored to respond appropriately and sensitively to
child protection concerns )
Support(To pupils who may have been
abused)
Working with parents(to ensure
appropriate communications and action are undertaken )
We, therefore , believe in:
Estabishing and maintaining an ethos where
children feel secure and encouraged to talk, and are listen to
Ensuring that children know that there are
adults in the school women they can approach if they are worried or are in difficulty.
Ensuring every efforts is made to establish
effective working relationships with parents and gurdians.
operating safe recruitment procedures and
making sure that all appropriate checks are carried out on new staffs and volunteers who will work
with children.