Keeping Children Safe

Safeguarding Statement 

As a caring organisation with direct responsibility for children, our first concern must be the welfare of every child in our care.  There may be occasions when we have to consult with other agencies even before we contact parents, particularly in relation to child protection concerns.  Should this be necessary, then we will ensure that we speak to parents about any concerns that we have raised at an appropriate time.  The procedures we follow form part of our statutory duty and have been issued by the Greenwich Safeguarding Children partnership.  If you would like to know more about these procedures, please speak to the Head of Randall Place or Royal Hill.

Positive Approaches to Managing Behaviour at Home

As children develop, it is natural for them to explore the boundaries that are around them.  This happens both in school and at home.  At times, this can lead to moments of challenging behaviour.  The leaflets below are prepared by partner agencies and give useful comments that parents can use to help shape their approach at home. 

Positive Parenting – a guide from the NSPCC
Disciplining Your Children – information from the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership

If any parent would like to discuss approaches that can be used at home to promote positive behaviour please contact the class teacher.

Physical Chastisement at Home 

We have been asked by the safeguarding partnership to share the letter below about the use of physical chastisement in the home.  The law states that parents must not use physical chastisement that causes a mark, uses an implement or includes a prolonged stress position.

Physical Chastisement Information

Safeguarding Policy

The school safeguarding policy and relationship policy can be found on our policies page.

Permission to Walk Home Alone

We ask that you complete this form if you would like your Year 4 - 6 child to walk home alone after school.

Consent Form for School Trips and Other Off-Site Activities

We ask that you complete this form so that your child may take part in educational visits and other off-site activities.

Useful Links

Keeping your child safe online

Keeping children safe online is of utmost importance to us as a school. You should regularly check your child’s devices and ensure they are not accessing anything which is too old for them and remind them about how to stay safe online.

Here are the slides to the latest online safety advice shared in our parent workshop (November) click here

Setting Controls on Devices

  • Set parent controls on your children’s devices. How to guides can be found here : Android phone click here. iPhone users click here

  • The impact of social media on mental health- click here

Find out more about social media, games and apps

How to access locked or hidden chat messages that may be on your child’s phone. Please click here

  • WhatsApp - a parent guide click here

  • Tiktok - a parent guide click here

  • Fortnite - a parent guide click here

  • Snapchat- a parent guide click here

  • Social Media and Mental Health- a parent guide click here

  • Choose RESPECT- a parent guide to bullying online click here

  • In game chat functions- a parent guide to what you need to know click here