As promised our new Safety Squad Team have been selected, as pictured below.  They have named their Mascot as Mr Safe T Dragon!

As part of their safety squad duties our team of 4 children will also be Playground Buddies, and will be available to all children who may need a little help navigating playtimes.  

Black caps with a Safety Squad logo will be worn by the squad during break times.

Our focus this term is - 

How inappropriate or offensive language can lead to discriminatory behaviour; how to speak up safely, effectively and respectfully in school and who to tell if we need help.  

Inclusion and belonging - How does it feel to belong ?

This has already led to a thought provoking and passionate conversation.   It was inspiring listening to their knowledge and care filled ideas!  

Stories - "All are Welcome" by Alexander Penfold and "Out of the Blue" by Robert Tregoning 

The group will share their thoughts in an assembly and make posters to put up in the corridor.

The History of Safeguarding Boards

"A culture of listening to children and young people and taking account of their wishes and feelings, both in individual decisions and the development of services". (Working Together 2023)​

• To give pupils a voice​ and have their lived experience heard and validated

• To develop a culture of openness and honesty​

• To upskill pupils and develop their confidence

• To involve pupils in keeping themselves safe 

• To support pupils to share information with other children in an age appropriate way

• To enable children to understand their rights​

"This child centred approach is fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. A child centred approach means keeping the child in focus" (Establishing a safeguarding board for children and students​ - Sian Deane Severn Training Alliance)

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