Safeguarding
The welfare of children attending our school is paramount, and we fully recognise our responsibilities to protect and safeguard the welfare of those children.
We are committed to working together with other agencies to identify, assess and support those children who are suffering or likely to suffer harm.
Online Safety
Many young people use internet enabled devices. We would recommend the following websites which provide useful advice about how to keep young people safe online.
Kidsonlineworld
This website provides a range of information and resources about online safety. It is regularly updated and provides information about new websites and apps.
https://www.kidsonlineworld.com/
Internet matters
This site allows you to choose the type of device(s) which your child uses and download a pdf guide about how to set up controls.
https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/
NSPCC
This site gives information about the benefits of parental controls and how to set them up.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/
Childline
This website gives information on various online safety topics including cyberbullying.
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/
Childline – Report Remove
Report Remove is here to help young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet.
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/
Early Help
It is important for children to receive the right help at the right time to address risk and prevent issues escalating.
Therefore, at Paradigm Trust we aim to identify where early interventions are needed to support families in need by closely monitoring children and highlighting any emerging issues. If necessary, and with appropriate consent, information is shared, or meetings are convened with other professionals to support effective early help assessments. We recognise that some children may particularly benefit from early help including a child who:
● Is disabled and has a specific additional need
● Has special educational needs (whether or not they have a statutory Education, Health and Care Plan)
● Is a young carer
● Is showing signs of being drawn into anti-social or criminal behaviour, including gang involvement and associated with organised crime groups
● Is frequently missing/goes missing from care or from home
● Is at risk of modern slavery, trafficking or exploitation
● Is at risk of being radicalised or exploited
● Is in a family circumstance presenting challenges for the child, such as drug and alcohol misuse, adult mental health issues and domestic abuse
● Is misusing drugs or alcohol themselves