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7. How to access the Child Protection and Positive
Behaviour Support policies.
Prior's Court School has a range of strategies to support young people in learning
to self-manage and self-regulate behaviour. All behaviour is seen as a form of
communication and is managed in a positive way, teaching young people to
substitute challenging behaviour with more appropriate behaviour and
communication, and rewarding good behaviour by praise and the use of positive
motivators. We do not use punitive methods to maintain 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 Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing Manager 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.