The Policy Background & Context

A brief description of the type of school and the nature of the community it serves. This may include the age range, cultural, ethnic and social mix of the schol and its community. The school may set out here its commitment to the general health and well-being of its students.

The Aims of the Policy

It may be appropriate here to link the aims of this policy to the aims of the school and the broad aims of the NC (2000). The following could be adapted to fit the needs of the school:

• The policy supports proceudres for safeguarding children set out in the Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board Child Protection Procedures (2007)
• The policy aims to ensure that anyone working in the school is aware of the boundaries of their legal and professional responsibilities towards students.
• The policy establishes a common understanding of what is meant by confidentiality and its limits throughout the school.
• The policy establishes a common understanding on issues of confidentiality between parents/guardians and the school.
• The policy guides the work of other professionals orking in the school.
• Common understanding on issues of confidentiality (many of which may have little to do with abusive or illegal situations) should remove uncertainty and inconsistency.

How will the Aims Be Achieved?

Statement explaining how this policy relates to other policies, e.g.:

• Positive Behaviour Policy
• Home School Links Policy
• Sex and Relationships Education Policy
• Drug Related Incidents Policy & Procedures
• Safeguarding Children Child Protection Policy

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