Inclusion (SEND)/ Equality / Safeguarding

At Schools for Every Child, we believe every student deserves a rich, inclusive education. Our approach is built on three pillars:

Inclusion – Valuing diversity, removing barriers, and ensuring every child thrives.
Equality – Challenging discrimination and fostering fairness for all.
Safeguarding – Prioritising safety so students learn in a nurturing environment.

We embed these principles in everything we do, from classroom practice to policy. Aligned with the UNICEF Rights of the Child, we uphold every student’s right to education, protection, and respect.

Learn more about our approach and the UNICEF Rights of the Child: https://www.unicef.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/UNCRC_summary-1_1.pdf

The SENCOs at each of our schools are:

Miss H. Hasson at Wyburns Primary

Ms V Mallyon at North Crescent Primary

Mrs Bache at Rayleigh Primary

For specific SEN information for each school within the "Schools for Every Child" Trust, please refer to the links provided below:

North Crescent Primary School: North Crescent SEN Information
Rayleigh Primary School: Rayleigh Primary SEN Information
Wyburns Primary School: Wyburns Primary SEN Information

The LAC+ Teachers at each of our schools are:

Miss H. Hasson at Wyburns Primary

Mrs S Walker at North Crescent Primary

Mrs Bache at Rayleigh Primary

We follow the DfE Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children

Safeguarding

Each year, all staff complete updated child protection training and must review key safeguarding documents, including:

Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) - Safer Working Practice Guidance (2022- What to Do If You’re Worried a Child Is Being Abused (2015)

Weekly memos and the staff portal provide further updates. New staff follow a clear induction process. Since any adult could be a child’s first point of disclosure, all staff—paid or unpaid—are trained to spot and report concerns. Parents/carers are also encouraged to share any worries.

We use Smoothwall to log concerns and collaborate with families and agencies when needed. Our team is alert to risks like domestic abuse, exploitation, or radicalisation, working closely with specialists when required. Senior leaders and governors undergo safer recruitment training, ensuring thorough vetting (DBS/reference checks) and professional boundaries in staff-pupil relationships.

Safeguarding concerns must be reported to the school's DSL (designated safeguarding lead) ASAP.

Our Trust DSL is L Faris (L3 certificate & proof of Teaching qualification below)

Our Deputy Trust DSL is: Sharon Walker (L3 certificate below)

Our Trust HQ DSL is L Sellwood & DDSL : M Tilley

Our Trustee for Safeguarding is Jill Pickering

In our schools, we adopt the Essex Safeguarding policy after ensuring it has been appropriately modified to meet the needs of our schools and Trust HQ. Trust HQ follows the RPS-adopted policy to ensure consistency. As HQ is based in the Rayleigh School building: https://www.rayleighprimary.org.uk/safeguarding-at-rayleigh-primary-school/