SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding and protecting is everybody’s responsibility and should have a child-centred approach;” Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014

We have a reputation of being a school that supports pupils and their families and have been able to successfully integrate pupils into our school that have struggled to maintain their place at previous schools.

As a school we aim to ensure the needs are met of all learners through high quality teaching and learning provision.  Our Universal Provision includes: whole class teaching, effective differentiation, collaborative group work, individual and small group interventions, appropriate and reasonable adjustments to enable access to the school environment, curriculum and facilities.

During their time at Swn y Don, most learners will make expected progress in their learning from starting points.  If a child is not progressing, we will gather observations, use assessment date and seek to work in collaboration with outside agencies / professionals to identify any additional learning need. 

If you are worried about a child’s safety, please do not hesitate to contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputies straightaway, however all our staff are trained in safeguarding if you want to discuss any concerns with them.

Ysgol Swn y Don fully recognises the contribution it makes to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This includes:

• Protecting children from abuse and neglect.
• Preventing impairment of their health and development.
• Ensuring they receive safe and effective care to enable them to have optimum life chances.

Our full Safeguard policy can be found here (PDF of safeguard policy)

For more information, please take a look at these useful websites and videos;

NSPCC | The UK children’s charity | NSPCC

Parenting. Give it time. | GOV.WALES

Cysur | Resources for Parents

Children See, Children Do – Profoundly Moving – by NAPCAN