DfE Statutory Policies

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary Schools

Child Protection Statement of Commitment

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as:
• Providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge
• protecting children from maltreatment, whether that is within or outside the home, including online
• preventing the impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
• ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
Children includes everyone under the age of 18.
(DfE September 2024)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The Governing Body recognises this and their duty as set out in in Section 175 / 157 of the Education Act 2002 and as schools within our Catholic Archdiocese. We recognise that:

the welfare of children is paramount in all the work we do and in all the decisions we take all children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse.
some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues.
working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare.

Our schools and staff form part of the wider safeguarding system for children. Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. As such, the Child Protection Policy applies to all within our school communities and all policies produced.

“We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished and protected.” – Pope Francis

Download: Keeping Children Safe in Education Part One 2024

Download: Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024

Statutory Policies

All Policies below are devised and implemented to provide an important framework which will ensure consistency in applying values and principles throughout all aspects of school life including Breakfast Club and After School. They establish model operating procedures and create standards of quality for learning and safety, as well as expectations and accountability through rigorous safeguarding.

Download: Admissions Policy 2025 – 2026 [PDF]

Download: Accessibility Plan (Policy) 2023 – 2026 [PDF]

Download: Attendance Policy 2024 – 2025 [PDF]

Download: Behaviour Management Policy 2024 – 2025 PDF]

Download: Behaviour Principles Written Statement 2024 – 2025 [PDF]

Download: Charging and Remissions Policy 2024 – 2025 [PDF]

Download: Child Protection Policy 2024 – 2025 [PDF]

Download: Children Who Cannot Attend School Due to Medical Needs Policy 2024 – 2025 [PDF]

Download: Complaints Policy (including unreasonable complaints) 2024 – 2025 [PDF]

Download: ECT Policy 2024 – 2025 [PDF]

Download: Equality Information & Objectives (public sector equality duty) Statement for Publication 2024 – 2028 [PDF]

Download: First Aid Policy 2024 – 2025[PDF]