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Safeguarding and Child Protection

Safeguarding is our duty of care to minimise the risk of harm to children regardless of their age, gender, religion, or ethnicity. We are committed to the highest standards of protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted to our care. 

Designated Safeguarding Lead:

Mrs Davidson

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:

Mrs Johnston

Designated Teacher in the Nursery Unit:

Mrs Montgomery

We will support all children by:

  • promoting a caring, safe and positive environment within the school
  • encouraging self-esteem and self-assertiveness
  • effectively tackling bullying and harassment
  • promoting all aspects of the Equality Act 2010

The purpose of our safeguarding policy is to provide a secure framework for our workforce in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of each one of our pupils. It also ensures that procedures are in place so that every child who attends our school is and feels safe and protected.

The policy aims to ensure that:

  • All our pupils are safe and protected from harm
  • Other elements of provision, policies and guidelines are in place to enable our pupils to feel safe and adopt safe practices
  • Staff, pupils, governors, visitors, volunteers, parents and carers are aware of the expected behaviours and the school’s legal responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils

E-Safety

E-Safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Harmony Primary School . We have security measures in place in school, which are monitored both internally and externally, to help safeguard pupils from potential dangers or unsuitable material. Any e-safety incidents are recorded and managed.  E-Safety is taught to all pupils explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online.

We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the e-Safety message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.

The Safer Schools digital safeguarding app is available to download on any device for parents and children. This gives advice on a range of digital issues, including safeguarding on social media platforms, bullying and emerging online trends.

Here you can find our E-Safety Policy

 

What to do if you have concerns about a child's safety or welfare:
If you have concerns about a child's safety 

You can talk to the class teacher 

If you are still concerned I can talk to

  1. Mrs Davidson (the Designated Teacher for Child Protection)
  2. Mrs Johnston (the Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection)
  3. Mrs Montgomery (Designated Teacher in the Nursery Unit)

Harmony Primary School Telephone: 028 90 391 2332

If you are still concerned you can talk or write to the Chariperson of the Board of Governors:

Mr John McVicar (chair)

At anytime, you can write or talk to a Gateway Duty Social Worker

028 90 507 000

Or

PSNI Central Referral Unit:

028 90 259 299 (or 101 extension 30299)

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