Safeguarding
Netherton Park Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the policies section on our website.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
We have a strict no use of mobile phones policy throughout the Nursery School grounds and within all parts of the building - staff can use their mobile phones within the staffroom when on their breaks. If any parent/carer or visitor wishes to use their mobile phone they would need to do so in a room designated by senior staff upon request. All visitors will be asked to store their mobile phone behind Reception or in a locker provided, whilst they are working where there are children.
We take Safeguarding very seriously - if you have any concerns about a child at our school or their family please call us on
01384 818255
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Alison Ward
award8r@neth-nur.dudley.sch.uk
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Verony Elmer
velmer@neth-nur.dudley.sch.uk
Jackie Armstrong
jarmstrong@neth-nur.dudley.sch.uk
Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding
Teresa Cutler
governingbody@neth-nur.dudley.sch.uk
TALK PANTS
Talking PANTS teaches children important messages, like their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they’re upset or worried.
Pantosaurus helps children learn the PANTS underwear rules!
WHAT ARE THE PANTS RULES?
P- PRIVATES ARE PRIVATE
Your underwear covers up your private parts and no one should ask to see or touch them. Sometimes a doctor, nurse or family members might have to. But they should always explain why, and ask you if it’s OK first.
A- ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR BODY BELONGS TO YOU
Your body belongs to you. No one should ever make you do things that make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. If someone asks to see or tries to touch you underneath your underwear say ‘NO’ – and tell someone you trust and like to speak to.
N- NO MEANS NO
No means no and you always have the right to say ‘no’ – even to a family member or someone you love. You’re in control of your body and the most important thing is how YOU feel. If you want to say ‘No’, it’s your choice.
T- TALK ABOUT SECRETS THAT UPSET YOU
There are good and bad secrets. Good secrets can be things like surprise parties or presents for other people. Bad secrets make you feel sad, worried or frightened. You should tell an adult you trust about a bad secret straight away.
S- SPEAK UP, SOMEONE CAN HELP
Talk about stuff that makes you worried or upset. If you ever feel sad, anxious or frightened you should talk to an adult you trust. This doesn’t have to be a family member. It can also be a teacher or a friend’s parent – or even Childline.
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO TALK PANTS?
- bathtime, applying cream or when getting your child dressed
- car journeys
- going swimming and saying that what’s covered by swimwear is private
- during a TV show that features a sensitive storyline
- singing along to our PANTS song with Pantosaurus
- reading our new PANTS storybook together
For further information on PANTS, Pantosaurus or to order the book please visit the NSPCC website.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/