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SAFEGUARDING PREVENT
The Preventing Radicalisation
Policy is part of our ongoing
PLEASE REFER TO SEPARATE SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE HANDBOOK
commitment to keeping all
FOR ALL OUR POLICIES.
students safe. The Globe under-
stands and undertakes its
In brief: responsibilities, under the
Child Protection Statement Counter Terrorism and Security
The Globe recognises its moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard the Act 2015, to prevent people of all
welfare of all students and to maintain public trust in the teaching profession. We ages being radicalised or drawn
aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment where all students are respected into terrorist or extremist groups.
and valued, and where they can learn and grow to enable all children to have the This policy outlines what we are
best outcomes. We are alert to signs of abuse and neglect and will follow doing to safeguard the well-being
procedures to ensure students receive appropriate support and protection. and safety of all our students.
E-SAFETY POLICY
Policy Principles
In general:
■ The safety and welfare of every student is paramount. ■ Be alert to students’ online
■ All students, regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language, reli- activity - monitor and limit using
gious belief or sexual identity have the right to protection and to participate in parental control.
the school’s activities in a safe environment.
■ All staff members have an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or ■ Ask students questions about
disclosure that may suggest a student is at risk of harm. what they are doing online.
■ Any allegations of misconduct will be treated seriously and will be investi-
gated in an appropriate manner. ■ Be alert if a student is
■Students and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate spending a long time online,
support. especially if they are alone in
their room.
Abusive Behaviour
The Globe finds all forms of abuse; bullying, racism and aggression, unaccept- ■ Be alert to changes in a
able from students, staff, group leaders or host families. student’s behaviour.

Here are some examples of actions that constitute the above: ■ If you have any concerns
■ The use or threatened use of violence / physical action. please report to a member of the
■ Social exclusion i.e. isolating individuals. Globe welfare team immediately.
■ The use of disparaging or offensive names towards individuals / different
INSPECTIONS
nationalities.
■ As an accredited school the
■ Persistent and deliberately hurtful remarks, especially referring to race /
Globe will be inspected every
appearance / sexual orientation / gender.
3 -4 years.
■ Actively spreading gossip / hurtful remarks about individuals.
■ We may have a spot check at
Matters of staff bullying should be reported to the Director or DOS.
any time.
These will be dealt with through the staff disciplinary / grievance procedure.
Any problems in Host families should be reported to the Accommodation Officer
■ The inspectors will want to visit
and / or Director.
a selection of homestay
Any homestay provider found guilty of abusive behaviour will be struck off our providers. Homestays providers
register and relevant bodies informed as appropriate.
will be chosen at random by
inspectors and we will contact
If you suspect that anyone is a victim of any type of abuse:
you to arrange a time.
■ Inform the Director / Accommodation Officer immediately. Please do not worry about this –
■ Try to find out some information from the bullied student and reassure them inspectors want to know that you
that the matter will be dealt with promptly. have been well informed by us
and that the student is happy and
Safeguarding Young People well taken care of.
Safeguarding is an umbrella term for everything we do to keep children safe.
It affects all areas of school life, both in and out of school. DRUG & ALCOHOL MISUSE
It is everyone’s responsibility to look out for and respond to suspected or alleged Please note that any excess
abuse. consumption of alcohol or misuse
All staff have a “duty of care”. of drugs by host families or staff
Abuse and neglect are forms of maltreatment. whilst caring for students is
NOT ACCEPTABLE.
A person may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm or by failing to act to
prevent harm.
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