Kensington Primary School Prospectus

Sex and Relationships Education The Sex and Relationships Education Policy was agreed and adopted by the Governing Body in September 2018. The aims of the policy are to ensure that all children:- Develop confidence in talking, listening and thinking about feelings and relationships. Develop their self-esteem and sense of responsibility. Are able to name parts of the body and describe how their bodies work. Can protect themselves and ask for help and support. Are prepared for puberty. In Years 5 and 6 some of the lessons may be taught in single sex classes. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of the Sex and Relationships Education provided at school except for those parts included in the statutory National Curriculum. At Kensington our staff are here to help and they will endeavour to provide the highest quality service possible and will act courteously towards all parents/ pupils they have contact with. However we and the Local Authority and school will not tolerate the behaviour of any parent, carer or pupil who may become abusive and threatening or actually assault a member of our staff. The School and Local Authority will take the appropriate action necessary to protect and ensure the safety of staff. COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL SAFETY OF STAFF All staff and governors believe that our school should provide a caring, positive safe and stimulating environment which promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child. Through its emphasis on prevention and early intervention, this aims to minimise the risks of children being abused. There are five aspects to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: Ensuring we practise safe recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children. Raising awareness of child protection issues and equipping children with the skills needed to keep them safe. Developing and then implementing procedures for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse. Supporting pupils who have been abused in accordance with his/her agreed child protection plan. Establishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop. At Kensington School our Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Mrs Moji Omole Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are: Mrs Leela Radhakrisnan, Mr Ben Levinson and Mr Jaffar Raza. Our Safeguarding Link Governor is Rashmi Makwana . A complete version of the Safeguarding policy is available on the school website and in the school office. SAFEGUARDING 23