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    • Safeguarding and Online Safety

    We have an appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) who have undergone statutory training. It is the responsibility of the DSL to take lead for child protection issues in school. 

    Mrs Kelly is appointed DSL

    Mrs De Sa Pereira is DDSL

    Mrs Wilkinson is DDSL

    Should you have any child protection related concerns, you can email our dedicated mail box: DSL@westvaleppa.org.uk

    Illustrated Version - A guide to Working Together to Safeguard Children

    Emotional Literacy

    The most effective way to safeguard children is to teach them to recognise their feelings, voice their feelings, and who they can talk to when they are worried, sad or confused. 

    At Westvale Park, we begin this work in Nursery and Reception by introducing children to The Colour Monster. As pupils move into Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6), they are introduced to the Zones of Regulation, where they develop a deeper understanding of their emotions, learn strategies to self-regulate, and recognise when to seek support from an adult.

    As your child goes through the school they will engage with key texts, celebrations, and assemblies to explore key themes such as: positive relationships, bullying, consent, worries, mental health, road safety, diversity. These themes are plotted alongside our computing curriculum and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum, which also cover the statutory guidance for keeping children safe. 

    Westvale Park Primary Academy and Surrey Operation Encompass

    At Westvale Park Primary Academy, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is our highest priority. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and supporting children, we are proud to be part of Surrey Operation Encompass.

    Operation Encompass is a national initiative, delivered in partnership with Surrey Police, which helps to ensure that schools are promptly informed about any incidents of domestic abuse that may have affected a child. This enables us to provide timely, appropriate support, helping every child to feel safe, nurtured and ready to learn.

    Through Operation Encompass, a trained member of our safeguarding team receives a confidential notification from the police before the start of the next school day if a child has been present at or affected by an incident of domestic abuse. This early sharing of information means we can respond with sensitivity and care, providing emotional support and practical strategies where needed.

    Our school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and deputy DSLs who are trained to liaise with the police and to handle information discreetly and professionally. Our approach is always child-centred, and we work closely with families wherever appropriate.

    We believe that children thrive when they feel safe, respected and valued. Being part of Surrey Operation Encompass strengthens our ability to safeguard pupils and ensures that no child slips through the net when facing difficult circumstances at home.

    If you would like to learn more about Operation Encompass, please visit www.operationencompass.org, or speak to a member of our safeguarding team.

    Prevent and Tackling Extremism at Westvale Park Primary Academy

    At Westvale Park Primary Academy, there is absolutely no place for extremist views or ideologies of any kind. This applies to all members of our school community – including pupils, staff, governors, parents, visitors, and external agencies.

    We are committed to safeguarding our pupils from radicalisation and extremism in all forms. Any prejudice, discriminatory behaviour or extremist opinions expressed within or beyond the school environment – including through language, actions or materials – will be actively challenged and addressed in line with our safeguarding policies.

    As part of our responsibility under the Prevent Duty, we promote the fundamental British values of:

    • Democracy

    • The rule of law

    • Individual liberty

    • Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths, beliefs and backgrounds

    We foster a culture where children learn to question and think critically, enabling them to recognise influence and make informed, balanced decisions. Partisan political views are not promoted in any part of the curriculum or wider school life. Where political issues arise, we ensure pupils are offered a fair and balanced presentation of different viewpoints.

    We work closely with Surrey Safeguarding partners and local Prevent teams to keep our children safe and to support early intervention where concerns arise.

    If you have any concerns about a child or an individual in relation to extremism, please speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead or contact the Surrey Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPA): 

    • CSPA: 0300 470 9100

    Online Safety

    At Westvale Park, keeping children safe online is a vital part of our safeguarding responsibilities. The internet and digital technologies are an important part of learning and everyday life, but they also bring risks. As set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), schools have a duty to protect children from online harm and to prepare them to use technology safely.

    We do this by:

    • Teaching children how to stay safe online through our curriculum. We use the 2BeSafe – Being Safe in a Digital World resources on Purple Mash every week during an in-class assembly. This is a progressive programme tailored to each year group. At the beginning of every computing lesson, children are taught about the 4Cs of online safety listed in KCSIE, focusing on a different ‘C’ each half term. We also respond to situations both inside and outside our school by creating bespoke lessons for individual classes, year groups, or the whole school when the need arises.
    • Using secure filtering and monitoring systems to protect pupils when using school devices and networks.
    • Providing staff training so that all adults in school understand online risks and how to respond to them.
    • Working in partnership with parents and carers to promote safe and responsible use of technology at home and at school.

    Our aim is to ensure that every child at Westvale Park develops the knowledge and confidence to enjoy the benefits of the digital world safely and responsibly.

    When using any computer, tablet or phone device remember SMART:

    S- SAFE

    Never give out any personal details

    M- MEET

    Don’t arrange meetings with people online

    A- ACCEPTING

    Only open emails & texts from people you trust

    R- RELIABLE

    Online people aren’t always who they say they are. Only talk to friends and family that you already know.

    T- TELL

    Tell a parent or adult you trust if something you see online makes you feel uncomfortable (you could write a note in your class worry box).

     

    Filtering and Monitoring Systems

    To protect our pupils from inappropriate online content, we employ advanced filtering and monitoring solutions:

    • Internet Filtering: Our internet filtering system blocks access to websites and content categories deemed inappropriate for children, such as those related to violence, extremism, or adult material.

    • Monitoring Software: We use monitoring tools to oversee pupils' online activities within the school network, enabling us to identify and address potential issues promptly.

    These systems are regularly updated and managed by trained staff to ensure their effectiveness.

    Some useful links for more on online safety are:

    External Reporting Options

    If you wish to report something directly outside of school, you can contact the following services:

    • Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) – for reporting grooming or abuse: www.ceop.police.uk

    • NSPCC – for general concerns: www.nspcc.org.uk / 0808 800 5000 or, if under 18, 0800 1111.

    • Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) – to report child sexual abuse images: www.iwf.org.uk

    • Report Harmful Content – for help removing harmful material online: www.reportharmfulcontent.com

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