CHILD PROTECTION

At Cliftonville Integrated Primary School we have a primary responsibility for the care, welfare and safety of the pupils in our school. We carry this out as specifically outlined in our ‘Pastoral Care’ and ‘Child Protection and Safeguarding’ policies. We seek to provide a caring, supportive, and safe environment that values each individual’s unique talents, personality, and abilities, and enables our pupils to learn and develop. We help pupils to acquire the confidence and skills to keep themselves safe and seek help when they need it. We strive to listen to the pupil voice and to take action as a result of them expressing their thoughts and ideas.

Designated Teacher: Mrs J Gray  (may be contacted through the school office)

The Safeguarding Team

• Chair of the Board of Governors: Mr D Burke 
• Designated Governor for Child Protection: Mr T McMackin
• Principal: Mr W Fletcher
• Designated Teacher: Mrs J Gray
• Deputy Designated Teacher: Mrs L Withers
• Deputy Designated Teacher: Miss T McAreavey
• Deputy Designated Teacher: Miss S Simpson

Copies of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding, Pastoral Care, Drugs and Anti-Bullying policies may be obtained on request. 

Please see the parental links section of the website for further information and useful links. 

EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT

The school places emphasis on the care and well being of its pupils. Parents can be assured that personal matters will be dealt with in a sympathetic and confidential way and are encouraged to discuss with the Principal or the child’s teacher, matters arising outside school which may affect a child’s work or behaviour.

A counsellor from Peace By Piece is in school one day each week and a pupil may see her on request.
We liaise closely with the Education Welfare Officer and other agencies concerned with health, drugs education and general welfare.

SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY

We are a ‘School of Sanctuary’. This award celebrates the welcoming qualities which are enshrined within our ethos. We celebrate diversity and inclusion within our school community. This diversity contributes to the richness of our pupils’ learning experiences.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

We expect pupils to behave in a responsible manner. Pupils are required to show consideration, courtesy and respect for others at all times. In Cliftonville, a positive behaviour policy is implemented. At its heart, this policy is about partnerships. Pupils are rewarded and praised for good behaviour. Rewards may include verbal praise, stickers and encouragement from a senior member of staff. As a school we are always seeking to celebrate the success, achievements and efforts of our students. These are celebrated daily in class but also weekly in a number of ways:

COBY BEAR

A ‘focus for the month’ is decided in collaboration with teachers and students. Coby Bear is presented to the winning class in assembly, at the end of each month, and he gets to spend the next month with them!

FRIDAY'S CHILD

Every week a child from each class is chosen to receive a special certificate in assembly. The teacher may choose the child for a number of reasons including classwork, behaviour or helping others.

HEADMASTER"S TEA PARTY

A selection of pupils are invited to attend a Headmaster’s Tea Party every half-term where breakfast is served to them by the Principal to congratulate individual success. The class teachers choose a pupil from their class for consistently demonstrating exceptional qualities.