Safeguarding Children Policy

My responsibility at Arty Artisans is to ensure the safety and welfare of all the children in my classes/sessions in line with the procedures laid out by my local Safeguarding Children’s Board. 

 

(The Safeguarding Children Board is responsible for producing Safeguarding Children Procedures based on national guidelines set out in Working Together to Safeguard Children (Dept. of Education & Skills).  It monitors the effectiveness of the Procedures systematically and amends them as it becomes necessary.)

 

I have received training on Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) and am aware of the signs and symptoms of child abuse (physical, emotional and sexual) and those of neglect.

 

If I have reason to believe that any child is being abused in any way I will report the matter to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) at the relevant Social Services, Child protection Team.  Under these circumstances I will not be able to keep information relating to your child confidential, but will need to share it with Ofsted, Estyn, Social Services and the Police if requested.

 

Lockdown Policy

A lockdown is a safety measure implemented in response to an internal or external incident that poses a threat to the safety of pupils and staff. The goal is to protect people from harm by hiding them from view and buying time for emergency services to arrive.  

 

Arty Artisans Key steps include an announcement, directing everyone to the nearest safe location the main studio space, securing doors and windows, closing blinds, hiding out of sight (under the tables), and remaining silent until an "all clear" signal is given. 

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​If you have any concerns regarding this policy, please discuss them with me.

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