Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility.

Safeguarding is an integral part of our life within the Fioretti Trust and each individual school. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all staff receive a programme of training throughout each year to help them to recognise abuse and to promote the safety and welfare of our children. All staff and Governors are asked to read and sign to say that they understand the Fioretti Safeguarding Policy and the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document on a yearly basis. Update training is provided termly to ensure the safety of our children remains at the forefront of our minds.

It is important for children to feel safe. Through our day-to-day practices, curriculum and the use of specialist organisations such as the NSPCC, we empower our children by teaching them how to recognise abuse, stay safe on and offline and to use their voices to speak out. Children are encouraged to talk to a trusted adult if they are worried about anything and posters are located throughout each school showing who a trusted adult is. There is a team of dedicated DSL’s and DDSL’S in each school who are always available to offer support and keep our children safe. In addition, there is a Head of Safeguarding that oversees the processes and operations in each school and ensures consistency and collaboration to keep the children /families in our trust safe. At each of our schools, we have a pastoral care team where children can go if they are feeling worried about something and need some emotional support.

At times, we may need to share information, get advice or work in partnership with other agencies if we are concerned about a child’s welfare. We believe it is always better to be transparent with all parties at these times and work together to achieve the best outcomes. There may be times when you need extra help and support. If this is the case, please come and talk to us. There are many ways in which we can help.

CHILD PROTECTION & SAFEGUARDING

Summary of Child Protection Information for Visitors and Volunteers

Our school is committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted to our care.

Our school will support all children by: 

• Promoting a caring, safe and positive environment
• Encouraging self-esteem and self-assertiveness
• Effectively tackling bullying and harassment We recognise that some children may be the victims of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Staff working with children are well placed to identify such abuse.

At our school in order to protect our children, we aim to:

• Create an atmosphere where all our children feel secure, valued and listened to.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse.
• Respond quickly, appropriately and effectively to cases of suspected abuse.

If you have a concern that a child is being harmed, is at risk of harm, or you receive a disclosure (intentionally or unintentionally) you must contact the following staff member as quickly as possible: