Keeping your child safe
We take the safety of your child very seriously. We follow national and local guidance on safeguarding and work closely with Derbyshire Local Authority safeguarding. All staff complete mandatory safeguarding training as part of their induction, which is refreshed regularly. All visitors must sign in, carry a personal identity badge and escorted appropriately.
Risk Assessments
All young people are individually risk assessed and staff are aware of their needs. All off site activities are also risk assessed and on the day of the trip and another check is made to account for any changes in weather, staffing or other factors that may affect the safety of the trip. School site environmental and area risk assessments are also carried out to help minimise any potential hazards that may affect the well being of young people and staff.
Safe & Sound
The Residential teams work closely with charity Safe and Sound to deliver high quality training to our staff teams and support directly with young people to promote the safe use of online platforms and also provide education to our young people around personal safety and progress understanding of consent. As a home we ensure that online safety is paramount to the care we deliver in the ever changing online world. Your child can request further support from Safe & Sound if they feel they would like more information, their Key worker may also suggest this for them. The schools own Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) also offers support and training for staff, parents and young people around all aspects of staying safe. Rail Safety We work with Switched on Rail Safety to run a rail safety programme for young people. Using age related films, interactive games and activities we teach the young people how to stay safe near railways and develop their hazard spotting skils. We have achieved silver level in this initiative. For more information visit www.switchedonrailsafety.co.uk
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