Safeguarding Curriculum

Child safety issues and child protection will be addressed through the curriculum where appropriate, especially through PSHE, Computing and Online Safety, Citizenship, Sex and Relations Education (SRE) and British values.

We use a variety of resources and approaches to teach the children how to keep themselves safe, build their resilience and manage risks.

The curriculum, and in particular the personal, social and health education development strand of the curriculum, includes an emphasis on relationships (relationships and sex education), building confidence and resilience in pupils and in developing preventative strategies to ensure their own protection and that of others. Opportunities are provided for pupils to develop the skills and strategies they need to stay safe including age appropriate discussions about healthy relationships, their bodies and being able to say no to requests that they do not want to carry out. Clear advice and guidance is built into the curriculum to ensure that pupils understand that there is a range of contacts in school they can turn to for advice and support.

Milton Park Safeguarding Curriculum Map

At Milton Park the safety, health and wellbeing of all our children is paramount to all we do.

This is promoted throughout our school by:

Safeguarding policies and procedures
Risk assessments – shared with children where appropriate
Anti-bullying policy and procedures
Our Online Safety Policy
Computing, DT, Science and PE policies which include safety guidelines and risk assessments where necessary
Reflective behaviour including constant reminders of expected behaviours in school, classrooms and when in wider community
Class behaviour management including class charters, playground rules and restorative conversations.
Health and Safety policies
First aid provision
Positive mental health and wellbeing is promoted at every opportunity. External support when required e.g Educational Psychologists, Educational Mental Health Practitioner, SAS pupil counselling
Regular fire/stranger drills ensuring both children and adults are clear about what to in an emergency
Expectations and staying safe conversations with children before visits outside school
Work with local health services re immunisations /flu
PHSE policy and themes taught through Jigsaw programme which includes strategies for developing self esteem and resilience
Children are encouraged to give their views and learn that these are listened to. This can be through talking partners,circle times, PHSE units of work, assemblies and through whole school , whole class , group or individual discussion
Anti- bullying Ambassadors, Wellbeing Ambassadors, Sports Ambassadors and Playground Buddies are available daily
Healthy school dinners are provided for all children who require them. Dinners are cooked on school premises using healthy ingredients
Fruit and water is available for all EYFS/KS1 children on a daily basis. All children have access to drinking water at all times and are encouraged to be hydrated throughout the school day.KS2 are encouraged to bring in their own fruit as a healthy snack.
Children being encouraged to be independent, healthy and safe by walking to school – including Walk to School Challenge
Personal Health Social Education (PHSE) curriculum includes units on celebrating diversity, caring for others, making healthy choices and encourages children to talk about their own feelings and empathise with others
Multi faith learning throughout the school year including various other world faith’s practices and festivals
A wide range of visits and visitors. These include talks/workshops from professionals such as NSPCC, nurses, police, road safety, bike ability, Tendor- Healthy relationships, Farm Link, St Giles Trust, Operation Topaz - online exploitation, RNLI, Mini Police, Life Skills, Kooth, PCSO visits . These extend the knowledge of how to keep myself safe and healthy
There is a worry box to promote and sharing of concerns and worries. It is checked regularly by the Pastoral team. Worries and concerns are discussed with the child/children and where possible dealt with swiftly.
There are clear induction procedures for new staff, volunteers and contractors.
Clear safety procedures are built into the start and end of the day
Soft Start is available daily for any child who is struggling to come into school that day. This is held in the Community Room.
Lunchtime Wellbeing Group held daily for children who find being on the playground challenging.
School Council being proactive in listening to other children’s views and acting on their concerns and ideas.
Our Milton Park ethos encourage the children to be respectful responsible and resilient not only in their learning but also the way they present themselves