Newlands Primary School
Safeguarding
The safeguarding of all children in school is a top priority for the adults at Newlands. The school follows all of the correct procedures for the recruitment of staff and has clear guidelines for volunteers working in school. All adults visiting and working in the school are required to sign in and badges are worn at all times. Our Business Manager (Mrs Leung) ensures all of the necessary checks have been carried out and keeps a clear record of these. All adults in school have regular safeguarding training delivered by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Miss Hawke)
Our safeguarding team is made up of the following members of staff:
- Mrs Prince (Head Teacher)
- Miss Hawke (Deputy Head Teacher – Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Mrs Greendale (Learning Mentor – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Miss J Goodwin (Lead Teacher Communication Resource – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Ms G Alderson- Safeguarding Administrator
- Mrs H Tonks- Governor for Safeguarding
Need Support for a Crying Baby- ICON can help
About ICON
The idea for the ICON programme and the different interventions within it was conceived by Dr Suzanne Smith PhD following a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travel Fellowship to USA and Canada in 2016 which included the study of effective interventions and research into the prevention of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT).
Research suggests that some lose control when a baby’s crying becomes too much. Some go on to shake a baby with devastating consequences. Suzanne found that the most effective evidence-based programmes studied provide a simple message that supports parents/caregivers to cope with infant crying.
Apart from preventing AHT, most people who have ever cared for a baby appreciate some advice about how to comfort a crying baby and how to cope when it goes on for a long time.
Find more information here: About - ICON Cope
Online Safety- Flitering & Monitoring
At Newlands, we take the digital wellbeing and security of our children seriously. To this end, we have implemented robust measures to filter and monitor the online activity on all school-issued devices. This proactive approach helps us manage the risks associated with internet usage, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for our students.
Alongside these technical safeguards, we also place a strong emphasis on online safety education. Throughout the academic year, all classes at Newlands participate in lessons that cover a wide range of topics, from cyberbullying and digital citizenship to responsible social media use and protecting personal information.
By combining these technological and educational strategies, we aim to empower our children to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and discernment. We believe that this holistic approach is essential in preparing our children for the challenges and opportunities of the modern, technology-driven world.
NPS Safeguarding policy can be found here:
Newlands Primary School Safeguarding Policy
Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP)- The Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) is a partnership of all of the relevant statutory, voluntary and community agencies involved in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people living in Wakefield.
Wakefield Domestic Abuse Support Service
We are an Operation Encompass School
Operation Encompass is a police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared by the police with a school’s trained Key Adult (DSL) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident thus enabling appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child.
Children experiencing domestic abuse are negatively impacted by this exposure; domestic abuse has been identified as an Adverse Childhood Experience and can lead to emotional, physical and psychological harm. Operation Encompass aims to mitigate this harm by enabling immediate support, making a child’s day better and giving them a better tomorrow. Operation Encompass believes that children are victims of domestic abuse in their own right and should be acknowledged as such.
Mental Health Support
Anyone can suffer with mental ill health at any time in their life. This could be chronic or episodic and may follow a stressful time in your life, such as the loss of a job, financial hardship, physical illness or divorce, for example and this can affect anyone in the family.
Being a parent or carer is difficult but when you or your child's mental health is suffering, it is important that you seek help straight away. Practicing self care in a non-judgemental and accepting way, and taking time out will help you and your famliy.
The school is here to support you and your family in addition to other services which can be found here: Mental Health - Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)
If you are really worried about a child:
- contact your local GP, or
- call social care direct on 0345 850 3503, or
- call 999 if you feel the child is in immediate danger.
Newlands Primary School
Safeguarding
The safeguarding of all children in school is a top priority for the adults at Newlands. The school follows all of the correct procedures for the recruitment of staff and has clear guidelines for volunteers working in school. All adults visiting and working in the school are required to sign in and badges are worn at all times. Our Business Manager (Mrs Leung) ensures all of the necessary checks have been carried out and keeps a clear record of these. All adults in school have regular safeguarding training delivered by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Miss Hawke)
Our safeguarding team is made up of the following members of staff:
- Mrs Prince (Head Teacher)
- Miss Hawke (Deputy Head Teacher – Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Mrs Greendale (Learning Mentor – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Miss J Goodwin (Lead Teacher Communication Resource – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Ms G Alderson- Safeguarding Administrator
- Mrs H Tonks- Governor for Safeguarding
Need Support for a Crying Baby- ICON can help
About ICON
The idea for the ICON programme and the different interventions within it was conceived by Dr Suzanne Smith PhD following a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travel Fellowship to USA and Canada in 2016 which included the study of effective interventions and research into the prevention of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT).
Research suggests that some lose control when a baby’s crying becomes too much. Some go on to shake a baby with devastating consequences. Suzanne found that the most effective evidence-based programmes studied provide a simple message that supports parents/caregivers to cope with infant crying.
Apart from preventing AHT, most people who have ever cared for a baby appreciate some advice about how to comfort a crying baby and how to cope when it goes on for a long time.
Find more information here: About - ICON Cope
Online Safety- Flitering & Monitoring
At Newlands, we take the digital wellbeing and security of our children seriously. To this end, we have implemented robust measures to filter and monitor the online activity on all school-issued devices. This proactive approach helps us manage the risks associated with internet usage, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for our students.
Alongside these technical safeguards, we also place a strong emphasis on online safety education. Throughout the academic year, all classes at Newlands participate in lessons that cover a wide range of topics, from cyberbullying and digital citizenship to responsible social media use and protecting personal information.
By combining these technological and educational strategies, we aim to empower our children to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and discernment. We believe that this holistic approach is essential in preparing our children for the challenges and opportunities of the modern, technology-driven world.
NPS Safeguarding policy can be found here:
Newlands Primary School Safeguarding Policy
Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP)- The Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) is a partnership of all of the relevant statutory, voluntary and community agencies involved in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people living in Wakefield.
Wakefield Domestic Abuse Support Service
We are an Operation Encompass School
Operation Encompass is a police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared by the police with a school’s trained Key Adult (DSL) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident thus enabling appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child.
Children experiencing domestic abuse are negatively impacted by this exposure; domestic abuse has been identified as an Adverse Childhood Experience and can lead to emotional, physical and psychological harm. Operation Encompass aims to mitigate this harm by enabling immediate support, making a child’s day better and giving them a better tomorrow. Operation Encompass believes that children are victims of domestic abuse in their own right and should be acknowledged as such.
Mental Health Support
Anyone can suffer with mental ill health at any time in their life. This could be chronic or episodic and may follow a stressful time in your life, such as the loss of a job, financial hardship, physical illness or divorce, for example and this can affect anyone in the family.
Being a parent or carer is difficult but when you or your child's mental health is suffering, it is important that you seek help straight away. Practicing self care in a non-judgemental and accepting way, and taking time out will help you and your famliy.
The school is here to support you and your family in addition to other services which can be found here: Mental Health - Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)
If you are really worried about a child:
- contact your local GP, or
- call social care direct on 0345 850 3503, or
- call 999 if you feel the child is in immediate danger.
Newlands Primary School
Safeguarding
The safeguarding of all children in school is a top priority for the adults at Newlands. The school follows all of the correct procedures for the recruitment of staff and has clear guidelines for volunteers working in school. All adults visiting and working in the school are required to sign in and badges are worn at all times. Our Business Manager (Mrs Leung) ensures all of the necessary checks have been carried out and keeps a clear record of these. All adults in school have regular safeguarding training delivered by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Miss Hawke)
Our safeguarding team is made up of the following members of staff:
- Mrs Prince (Head Teacher)
- Miss Hawke (Deputy Head Teacher – Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Mrs Greendale (Learning Mentor – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Miss J Goodwin (Lead Teacher Communication Resource – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
- Ms G Alderson- Safeguarding Administrator
- Mrs H Tonks- Governor for Safeguarding
Need Support for a Crying Baby- ICON can help
About ICON
The idea for the ICON programme and the different interventions within it was conceived by Dr Suzanne Smith PhD following a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travel Fellowship to USA and Canada in 2016 which included the study of effective interventions and research into the prevention of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT).
Research suggests that some lose control when a baby’s crying becomes too much. Some go on to shake a baby with devastating consequences. Suzanne found that the most effective evidence-based programmes studied provide a simple message that supports parents/caregivers to cope with infant crying.
Apart from preventing AHT, most people who have ever cared for a baby appreciate some advice about how to comfort a crying baby and how to cope when it goes on for a long time.
Find more information here: About - ICON Cope
Online Safety- Flitering & Monitoring
At Newlands, we take the digital wellbeing and security of our children seriously. To this end, we have implemented robust measures to filter and monitor the online activity on all school-issued devices. This proactive approach helps us manage the risks associated with internet usage, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for our students.
Alongside these technical safeguards, we also place a strong emphasis on online safety education. Throughout the academic year, all classes at Newlands participate in lessons that cover a wide range of topics, from cyberbullying and digital citizenship to responsible social media use and protecting personal information.
By combining these technological and educational strategies, we aim to empower our children to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and discernment. We believe that this holistic approach is essential in preparing our children for the challenges and opportunities of the modern, technology-driven world.
NPS Safeguarding policy can be found here:
Newlands Primary School Safeguarding Policy
Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP)- The Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) is a partnership of all of the relevant statutory, voluntary and community agencies involved in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people living in Wakefield.
Wakefield Domestic Abuse Support Service
We are an Operation Encompass School
Operation Encompass is a police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared by the police with a school’s trained Key Adult (DSL) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident thus enabling appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child.
Children experiencing domestic abuse are negatively impacted by this exposure; domestic abuse has been identified as an Adverse Childhood Experience and can lead to emotional, physical and psychological harm. Operation Encompass aims to mitigate this harm by enabling immediate support, making a child’s day better and giving them a better tomorrow. Operation Encompass believes that children are victims of domestic abuse in their own right and should be acknowledged as such.
Mental Health Support
Anyone can suffer with mental ill health at any time in their life. This could be chronic or episodic and may follow a stressful time in your life, such as the loss of a job, financial hardship, physical illness or divorce, for example and this can affect anyone in the family.
Being a parent or carer is difficult but when you or your child's mental health is suffering, it is important that you seek help straight away. Practicing self care in a non-judgemental and accepting way, and taking time out will help you and your famliy.
The school is here to support you and your family in addition to other services which can be found here: Mental Health - Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)
If you are really worried about a child:
- contact your local GP, or
- call social care direct on 0345 850 3503, or
- call 999 if you feel the child is in immediate danger.