Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, along with their protection and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

1 Aim

At Upton we recognise that each child has an entitlement to personal, social and intellectual development. We aim to create an environment in which governors, staff and parents work together so that each child and member of staff may be helped to reach his/her full potential.

2 Objectives

To accept that each child is unique with individual talents, interests and needs which must be recognised and respected as being of equal worth by all within the school community.

Educational opportunities will be designed to take into account each person's cultural viewpoint.

Use the wealth of experience of different cultural groups by recognising the difference of race, colour, creed and ethnic background.

3 How Will We Do This?

Children

1. Provide a broad, balanced curriculum which will include areas of study and activities relevant to each gender, all racial groups or ethnic background and ability groups.
2. Use a variety of teaching styles and methods which can be adapted to suit the ability and nature of the children being taught.
3. Make children aware that class teachers/subject teachers are always happy to discuss problems or issues of concern.
4. Deal with specific incidents of bullying, teasing etc, immediately making all staff aware so that appropriate action can be taken and monitored.
5. Through health education the RE curriculum and assemblies, provide teaching and discussion of issues concerning the care and support of children including:
   
   * sex and hygiene education
   * key values and attitudes of the five major religions of the world
6. Provide resources which give a positive portrayal of both sexes, all racial groups and people with any disability, and which do not promote stereotypical roles.
7. Provide those with exceptional learning needs and/or disabilities with high quality and appropriate education. (See details in Special Needs and the Gifted and Talented Policies)
8. Encourage parents to take an active part in their child's education, ie
   * supervision of homework
   * parents' evenings
   * class trips
   * Parents are also encouraged to discuss small incidents or concerns before or after the school day.

Staff

1. Provide NQTs and staff new to the school with extra advice and support by a named 'mentor'.
2. Encourage all members of staff to be open about their needs and concerns at staff meetings or to the appropriate member of the senior management team.
3. Consult staff for suggestions of possible topics for INSET days which relate to the school or their targets.
4. Through staff appraisal identify, set targets and provide the necessary professional training to develop each person's full potential.

A School Council made up of appointed and elected pupils meet regularly to discuss whole school issues.