Safeguarding in our school
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Ysgol Bendigaid/Blessed William Davies School recognises the moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We recognise the importance of providing an ethos and environment within our school that will help learners to feel safe, secure and respected; encourage them to talk openly; and enable them to feel confident that they will be listened to. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow the Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2019 to ensure that learners receive effective support, protection and justice. Please also refer to the Conwy Council Corporate Safeguarding Policy.
Our school core safeguarding principles are:
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All learners have a right to be protected from all forms of abuse and discrimination and to be treated equally regardless of age, gender, racial origin, culture, religious belief, language, disability or sexual identity
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All learners have a right to be heard and to have their wishes and feelings taken into account
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All staff understand safe professional practice and adhere to our code of conduct and other associated policies
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All staff have a responsibility to recognise vulnerability in learners and act on any concern in accordance with this policy.