The of Director and staff of Joybirds Preparatory School take seriously their responsibility for safeguarding and promoting welfare of all pupils in their care. The Joybirds Preparatory School’s Director is ultimately responsible for the provision stated in this policy.

This policy applies to all staff, Director and volunteers working at Joybirds Preparatory School. The governing body and staff of the school take seriously their responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in their care, to provide a safe environment and to work with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within the school to identify, assess and support those children who are suffering harm.