1.2 -Evaluate How the Policies and Procedures of the Setting Support Children and Young People to: Feel Safe, Make a Positive Contribution, Develop Social and Emotional Skills and Understand Expectations and Limits

1.2 -Evaluate how the policies and procedures of the setting support children and young people to: feel safe, make a positive contribution, develop social and emotional skills and understand expectations and limits.

Feeling safe at St Marks School, the school aim is that every child attending the school feels secure and protected at school and that there are high standards of behaviour. Every child will feel safe from bullying and discrimination, any child with a worry or concern is encouraged and supported to talk with a staff member who they trust, parents also have the right to know that their child is being well looked after at school and St Marks have an ‘Open door policy’ where any parent who has concerns are able to meet with the Head teacher to talk through any worries or concerns that they may be experiencing.
Making a Positive Contribution at St Mark’s school ensures that the views of the children attending the school are taken into account wherever possible. Parents are encouraged to support the school and their children to develop positive behaviour and relationships and have the confidence to deal with everyday challenges. Children are rewarded for their contributions to the school by receiving Dojo’s and House Points these give the children a sense of achievement and pride.
Developing Social and Emotional Skills, it is essential that children’s social and emotional skills are developed and taught as early as possible in order to give them the best chance of developing a healthy, emotional and social acumen later on in life, it is important that children learn social skills such as taking turns, learn to cooperate, be able to respond assertively in certain circumstances and to gain confidence in social situations. Through the Personal, Social and Health Education (PHSE) coaching, the school ensures that all children develop these personal abilities and skills that will motivate them to strive for higher personal achievement, socially and...