Safeguarding Curriculum

Safeguarding at Eaves Primary School

At Eaves Primary School, the safety and well-being of our children is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a caring, supportive environment where all pupils feel safe, valued and confident to speak up. Our safeguarding approach and curriculum are designed to equip children with the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to stay safe both in school and beyond.

We draw upon high-quality, trusted resources from organisations such as the NSPCC, Barnardo’s (PATHS) and Jigsaw, recognising their expertise in safeguarding, child protection and emotional well-being.

Our Safeguarding Approach

A Whole-School Curriculum
Safeguarding is embedded throughout our curriculum and wider school life. Children learn about personal safety, online safety and the importance of sharing worries with trusted adults in an age-appropriate and sensitive way.

Engaging and Practical Learning
Lessons are delivered through a range of interactive approaches, including discussion, role play, real-life scenarios and workshops. These methods help children to understand how to keep themselves and others safe.

Developing Resilience
We support children to develop confidence and resilience, teaching them how to recognise risks, understand boundaries and seek help when they need it.

Empowering Children
Through carefully planned lessons, pupils learn to make informed choices, recognise unsafe situations and understand the importance of consent, respect and personal boundaries.

Key Areas of Learning

Personal Safety
Children are taught about body autonomy, personal space and appropriate touch. Additional topics include water safety, road safety, bikeability, people who help us, and understanding how to stay safe around strangers.

Personal, Social, Spiritual, Moral and Character Development
Our PSHE provision is underpinned by the Jigsaw programme and enhanced to meet the needs of individual pupils and cohorts. PATHS workshops further support emotional literacy and positive behaviour, with staff trained to deliver this effectively.

Online Safety
Pupils learn how to navigate the digital world safely, including understanding online risks, cyberbullying and how to protect personal information.

Anti-Bullying
We promote kindness, respect and inclusion, and provide children with strategies to prevent and respond to bullying behaviour.

Speaking Up and Seeking Help
Children are taught who they can talk to if they feel worried or unsafe, both in school and outside of it.

School Values and Expectations
Our values underpin all aspects of school life and guide our approach to safeguarding and well-being.

Working in Partnership with Parents

Safeguarding is most effective when schools and families work together. We value strong partnerships with parents and carers to ensure children feel safe and supported at home and at school.

Parent Workshops and Information Sessions
We offer opportunities for parents to learn more about our safeguarding curriculum and how they can reinforce key messages at home.

Open and Honest Communication
We encourage regular communication between families and school staff so that any concerns can be shared and addressed swiftly and effectively.