Birchgrove School is committed to including

the Rights of the Child in all we do

Our Rights App available on iTunes

RIGHT OF THE MONTH- November

Article 19- The Right to be Safe-Protection from all forms of violence

Children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, physically or mentally.

Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else

Some ways Birchgrove School keep their pupils safe

Child protection officers

Fire drills Locked doors-

visitors sign in and out

CCTV cameras around the school

School Community Police Officer

Guest speakers Walking on one side of

the corridors Teachers on break and

lunchtime duty Bus safety training Rubbish bins to stop

people slipping on litter

Trained First Aiders