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CPOMs
In school, we use a software application called CPOMS for monitoring and recording child protection, safeguarding, and a whole range of pastoral and welfare issues. It works alongside our school's existing safeguarding processes. Every member of staff has an obligation to report any concerns that they may have.
https://www.devonscp.org.uk/training-and-resources/making-a-mash-contact/
Early Help is the extra support your family can get if you need it. It may be that you want to prevent a problem, or change things for your family before the problem becomes more serious.
It is not a specific service or team, it’s an approach that brings together people from a range of services and teams who will work together with your whole family to help improve the situation for everyone.
It can offer support to families from pre-birth to adolescents with all sorts of issues from parenting, employment and school attendance to emotional wellbeing or anti-social behaviour.
When one person in your family has a problem it often affects everyone else too.
You may be worrying about someone’s physical or mental health, a disability or special need, being a carer, domestic abuse, alcohol or drug misuse, harmful behaviour or involvement in crime.
It could be your child, a young person or another adult, but if the whole family is supported as soon as possible to help cope with their difficulties it’s more likely that things will improve and everyone will be happier.
By identifying and building on your strengths as a family we can help and support you to find long term solutions to your issues, as well as developing your skills to help you manage any future challenges.
You will have one main point of contact. This could be someone you already have a good relationship with such as a youth worker or health visitor.
They will be known as your lead worker and they will help you access the services you need quickly and easily.
The information you and your family provide will only be shared with the people who need to know about it, and only with your permission.
You and your family will be central to drawing up your goals, and we won’t make any decisions without your involvement.
Exeter Foodbank
https://exeterfoodbank.co.uk/about/
Please speak to Mrs Tucker if you should need some advice about using a foodbank.
Using Technology in School
Children have access to filtered internet to support their learning in school. Teachers or support staff are present when children are asked to access the internet and monitor the internet use.
Internet sites accessed are monitored by SoftEgg technicians and cause for concern is communicated to the Trust.
• In KS1, pupils access only sites approved by an adult and an adult always monitors Internet use.
• In KS2, pupils access a wider range of sites and an adult is always present.
• Pupils must not access personal chat rooms.
• If pupils access inappropriate sites by accident, they must tell an adult
• Pupils are taught to be aware that at some point, they are likely to access inappropriate sites by accident, and they must tell an adult.
• If pupils deliberately access inappropriate sites, sanctions will apply
• Pupils are aware that their Internet usage is monitored by staff. Pupils must not enter personal data onto the Internet.
• Children in Years 3 - 6 have an ICT contract to sign annually.
Further information about what children are being asked to do online/who interacting with should be communicated through Google classroom, as and when it occurs.
Online Safety Curriculum DFE guidelines
'Safer Together' - Staying safe and making great decisions online! St Christopher's Trust
Digital Citizenship
As a school we follow the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship curriculum.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/uk/digital-citizenship
What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship Family Activities
Year 2 Boost Children's Security
Year 3- We are Digital Citizens
Years 4-6 News and Media Literacy
Years 4-6 CyberbullyingYears 4-6 Digital Footprints
Years 4-6 Privacy and Security
Years 4-6 Relationships and Communication
Other Websites and Documents
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/tiktok-update-parental-controls-with-family-pairing-feature/
Online Safety Guides
Here you will find a range of posters to support you and your child. If there is an aspect you'd like information about, which we haven't covered here, please let us know.
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CEOP
CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency, and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. CEOP is here to help young people (up to age 18) who have been forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity with anyone online or in the real world. We also offer advice and links to support in response to other online problems young people might face, such as cyberbullying or hacking. For information, advice and to report concerns directly to CEOP, visit the Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button link.
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
CSE
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. Children may be in exploitative situations and relationships receiving something such as gifts in exchange for sexual activities. They may be groomed and exploited online, trafficked into or within the UK. It can also happen to young people in gangs. More information can be found at the link below.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/child-sexual-exploitation/