Westvale Park
Primary Academy
Always Children First
Safeguarding/Online Safety
E-Safety
It is very important to stay safe when using the internet at home or at school. This includes any devices which use the internet (games consoles, phones, tablets, etc). All children are taught e-safety at school and should be aware of what to do if something happens.
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
Some useful links for more on e-safety are:
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 do this from nursery/reception by introducing children to The Colour Monster.
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.
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
Should you have any child protection related concerns, you can email our dedicated mail box: wppacp@auroraacademies.org