Safeguarding and Inclusion
Safeguarding
We have a deep-rooted ethos of care, respect and safety at every level within our Trust. Students of all ages are encouraged to be ‘Ready – Respectful - Safe’ at all times, and to value kindness and friendship.
Everyone is responsible for students’ safeguarding. Staff and volunteers are well-trained on safeguarding policies and procedures and adopt a proactive and vigilant approach. Our strong and positive relationships with students and their families mean that individuals can raise any concerns that they may have.
Our schools have close working relationships with safeguarding partners, including the Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership and Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub. Within our Trust, colleagues can share and develop best practice through a Safeguarding Forum and Trust audit/review processes.
All staff and volunteers working within our organisation are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are subject to safer recruitment practices, including enhanced DBS checks.
If you are concerned about a child in Portsmouth, please contact the Portsmouth Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub who will advise you on the appropriate course of action. The NSPCC also offers guidance and support on issues affecting children via their Helpline service.
Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership
Partnership and Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Inclusion
We strive to create an environment in which all students, regardless of their background, talents, abilities or learning needs feel respected and have equal access to a high quality education; difference and diversity are valued and celebrated. Our approach aims to remove barriers to participation and learning, and provide an holistic education that develops students personally as well as academically.
Our schools offer a mainstream provision, catering for a wide range of student abilities and needs. Our curriculum primarily follows the National Curriculum and staff provide reasonable adaptations, resources and support for students with SEND. All of our schools have a Special Educational Needs Coordinator who is responsible for coordinating support for students with SEND and ensuring they receive appropriate provision in keeping with the SEND Local Offer and mainstream context.