Safeguarding

Broadacre Primary School works within the guidelines and framework of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’

Broadacre Primary School takes seriously its responsibility to safeguard all children and adults and have rigorous procedures in place to do so.

Our priority is to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We know that children thrive better and are able to reach their full potential when we all work closely together.

Child Protection is a crucial part of school life. All staff receive regular training on how to keep children safe. Every member of the school community has a responsibility to keep all children safe.

Meet our safeguarding team:

  • Mrs Thompson
    Designated Safeguarding Lead

  • Mrs Bentley
    Child Protection Co-ordinator

  • Miss Spicer
    Attendance Officer

  • Miss Gwilliam
    EYFS Safeguarding Officer

  • Mrs Armitage
    Behaviour Lead

Further information:

Operation Encompass

Operation Encompass is a police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared by the police with a school’s trained Key Adult (DSL) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident thus enabling appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child.

Children experiencing domestic abuse are negatively impacted by this exposure; domestic abuse has been identified as an Adverse Childhood Experience and can lead to emotional, physical and psychological harm. Operation Encompass aims to mitigate this harm by enabling immediate support, making a child’s day better and giving them a better tomorrow.

Operation Encompass believes that children are victims of domestic abuse in their own right and should be acknowledged as such.

‘Staff and pupils show great respect for each other.’

Ofsted comments

‘Pupils regularly revisit past learning, and assessments are used effectively to plan next steps.’

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‘The early years learning area is bright and inviting, with a focus on vocabulary development through song and rhyme.’

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‘High expectations for all pupils are maintained by all adults at the school.’

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‘Teachers are supported to plan stimulating and interesting lessons.’

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‘Pupils’ behavior is extremely good, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere.’

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‘A new phonics scheme has been introduced, improving the teaching of reading.’

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‘Adult interactions in early years are well planned to support resilient and purposeful learning.’

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‘The curriculum includes personal, social, and emotional development, with a focus on values such as democracy and respect.’

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‘The school has specially resourced provisions for pupils with SEND, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder.’

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‘The mathematics curriculum has improved significantly, leading to confident problem-solving abilities in pupils.’

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‘The school provides a happy and welcoming environment with a ‘family feeling’ in the new, large school building.’

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‘Pupils with SEND receive high-quality and effective support, allowing them to access the full curriculum.’

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