Mrs B Rogers

All adults have a responsibility to Safeguard children and young people from harm. It is our duty to protect children and young people whilst they are in our care. All staff should be aware of all Policies and Procedures and fully trained in Safeguarding and Health and Safety. The schools Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies and procedures should be readily available to parents and carers. All practitioners working to safeguard children and young people must understand fully their responsibilities and duties as set out in government legislation, regulations and guidance.
There is one aspect of work with babies, toddlers and young children that must always come first: the requirement to keep them safe, and to protect them from significant harm. The guidance from the Every
Child Matters framework reminds us that:
‘all those who come into contact with children and families in their everyday work, including practitioners who do not have a specific role in relation to safeguarding children, have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children’.

Schools Policies should include:
· Children's physical safety and security on the premises and on off-site visits
· e-safety and security when using the internet
· staff awareness and training
· monitoring and record keeping
· partnership and involvement with other agencies
It is the responsibility of everyone in the school to work under the Health and Safety Act. It is important to ensure that safety is maintained and in particular vulnerable groups such as children are safeguarded. As well as the Health and Safety Act, the Government also set Standards of Safety which are monitored by OFSTED.
All routines should be planned ahead with safety in mind to reduce the risk of incidents by completing a risk assessment. It would be a good teaching opportunity to talk to children about Health and Safety in school and get their input and ideas for staying safe.
Physical Contact and Working in an Open