Sharmans Cross Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all adults to share this commitment
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the SRE programme in
discussion with the school. However this is not the case when the work that relates
to reproduction or related issues forms part of the Science national curriculum.
Although friendship and relationships form a constant part of our community through
our school values, SRE is specifically found in the curriculum during the Summer
Term when Year 3 consider differences between male & female; Year 4 think about
growing & changing, including an introduction to changes that happen at puberty; Year
5 study emotional & physical changes during puberty before Year 6 consider
reproduction in the context of puberty, reproduction, conception and how a baby
grows.
By sharing and involving parents in the formation of this policy, we have found that
they feel able to share any concerns with their child’s class teacher, resolving these
to everyone’s satisfaction and best interest.
Also a stock of sanitary towels is kept in the school office. If a girl needs any
help/advice or assistance regarding this they should see their class teacher or a
member of the office team.
E-Safety Policy
The e-Safety Policy provides an important part of schools’ safeguarding provision for
pupils. Our e-Safety Policy has been written by the school, building on the SMBC
Schools e-Safety Policy and government guidance. It has been agreed by the senior
management and approved by governors and the Parents.
The purpose of Internet use in school is to raise educational standards, to promote
pupil achievement, to support the professional work of staff and to enhance the
school’s management functions. The Internet is an essential element in 21st century
life for education, business and social interaction. The school has a duty to provide
students with quality Internet access as part of their learning experience. Pupils use
the Internet widely outside school and will need to learn how to evaluate Internet
information and to take care of their own safety and security.
Internet access will be planned to enrich and extend learning activities. Access levels
will be reviewed to reflect the curriculum requirements and age of pupils. Staff
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