Safeguarding
Safeguarding is given the highest priority at Talbot Heath and is designed to protect our whole school community from harm and promote our pupils’ overall wellbeing.
We recognise the responsibility everyone within the school has to play in creating a safe, nurturing environment where our pupils thrive. Safeguarding is rooted in providing this safe environment and we actively encourage a culture where children feel safe, respected and empowered to speak up.
At Talbot Heath, we have encompassed a range of measures, from preventative education and early intervention to robust procedures when responding to and reporting safeguarding concerns.
When necessary we will collaborate with external agencies to ensure a coordinated response to any safeguarding concern.
Volunteers and visitors to the school are introduced to the school policies and procedures for Child protection and Safeguarding.
We use the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to undertake criminal record checks for staff, Governors and volunteers associated with the school. All newly appointed staff will have obtained an enhanced criminal record check.
School Policies
The school policies cover a wide range of areas to ensure a safe, effective and inclusive environment. The Safeguarding Policy is reviewed and updated annually in line with the statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England (KCSIE) The policies address teaching and learning, student welfare, school management and staff matters. These policies align within legal frameworks and statutory requirements.
Talbot Heath follows the procedures of the Bournemouth and Poole Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).
Operation Encompass
Our school is part of Operation Encompass. This is a police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people who experience Domestic Abuse. Click below for more details.
Useful Links
The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children’s charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. Online safety – They have teamed up with O2 to help you keep children safe when they’re using the internet, social networks, apps, games and more
Its not okay
Child Sexual Exploitation wrecks lives, but it’s not an easy thing to spot – unless you know what to look for.
Local contacts and help for people suffering from domestic abuse.
Young Addaction provide a confidential treatment service for young people. You can contact Young Addaction if a young person or a concerned parent or carer needs information, advice, support or treatment.
The Prevent Agenda is the way that agencies are working to prevent the Radicalisation of children and young people. Radicalisation is defined as the process by which people come to support terrorism and violent extremism and, in some cases, to then participate in terrorist groups
Talking to your child about online sexual harassment: A guide for parents.
Tackling violence against women and young girls.
Beat is the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS or any other difficulties with food, weight and shape. Beat are here to support eating disorder sufferers and their families.
Thinkuknow is the education programme from CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
UK Safer Internet Centre, where you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
Helping parents keep their children safe online.