At Libanus school we value our children and their futures. With this in mind we have a Child Protection Policy designed to keep our pupils as safe as possible. As a Parent or carer of our pupils you have a vital role to play. This school is part of your community and you are so important in helping us keep pupils safe. This leaflet will hopefully explain our procedures and your role within them.
Staff will:
Remember that the priority is to protect the child; Treat the matter seriously; Listen but do not judge; Believe the child Tell the child that they have done the right thing in talking to a safe adult; Tell the child what will happen next where possible Inform the Headteacher of all concerns immediately
Staff will not:
Contact the parents - this is the job of the Headteacher or social services; Ask lots of questions if a child has told concerning information Speak to anyone about whom allegations are made (including colleagues); Promise to keep secrets
When school staff has concerns for a child, the Headteacher will usually discuss this with the parent, but in some circumstances this will not be possible and Social Services may be called instead The Headteacher will not ask parents before calling Social Services if: The parent knew of the concerns and did not protect the child The parent is the cause of concern The parent would not be able to discuss the concern As a parent/carer you play a vital role in all that the school do, especially when it comes to ensuring all our pupils are safeguarded and protected. As a school we ask that you as parents:
Talk to staff about any concerns you have for your child Remember that the school MUST share concerns about your child The school will NOT judge you, but they may have to share difficult information The school MUST prioritise the safety and wellbeing of pupils, they cannot keep secrets from other agencies