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7. How to access the Child Protection and Positive
Behaviour Support policies.
Prior's Courts follows the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework which aims
to enhance young people's quality of life and ensure they lead full, enriched, and
productive lives with opportunities and choice. We use a range of strategies to
support young people to learn to self-regulate. All behaviour has a purpose.
Sometimes in order to tell use what is wrong or get needs met, young people may
behave in a way that challenges us and this can have a negative impact on the
young person, others, their environment, their relationships, and their quality of
life. If Young People's needs are met and they lead satisfying lives the occurrences
of behaviours that challenge will be reduced. Positive relationships between staff
and Young People are essential as they provide a platform for our Young People
to feel safe and secure, to be happy and make progress. We do not use punitive
methods to manage behaviour.
Safeguarding and child protection is a high priority and Prior's Court expects all
staff to share this commitment. As it is unlikely that a young person will be able to
verbally communicate allegations of abuse, staff are aware that they must
therefore be especially vigilant and aware of the indicators of abuse.
Our aim is to safeguard and promote young people's welfare, safety and health by
fostering an honest, caring and supportive climate.
We have a robust policy and procedures to ensure all staff are trained and can
respond appropriately and promptly, effectively and sensitively to safeguarding
and child protection concerns. All staff receive face-to-face Safeguarding Children
& Child Protection training during their induction period and subsequent
refresher training.
We adhere to safer recruitment guidance and staff are carefully screened before
commencing employment: positive references, health assessments and a
satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check ensure that practice
is in accordance with the regulatory bodies and the Government's Safeguarding
Children's Strategies.
We have a Director of Safeguarding and Health & Safety who is the named
Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The Positive Behaviour Support and Safeguarding Children & Child Protection
policies are available on our website and from Prior's Court School.