Safeguarding Statatment
At Brainville School, the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care are at the heart of everything we do. We firmly believe that every child, regardless of age, ability, identity, race, religion, or background, has an equal right to protection from harm, abuse, and neglect. Safeguarding is a core part of our responsibility to educate and nurture the whole child.
All staff members and volunteers at Brainville School are fully committed to upholding this responsibility. Our safeguarding policies, which include the Child Protection Policy, Safeguarding Policy, and Health and Safety Policy, are readily available on our website for reference. These policies outline the steps we take to create a safe and secure environment for every student.
As part of our safeguarding commitment, all individuals applying for positions at Brainville School are required to undergo child protection screening, including background checks with previous employers. All staff also complete regular, mandatory training on Safeguarding and Child Protection to ensure they are equipped to identify and respond to any concerns. Our safeguarding policies are reviewed annually to keep them effective and aligned with best practices.
All staff are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct, which reflects our commitment to safeguarding and outlines the expected standards of behavior when working with children.
If there are concerns about a child’s safety, we may need to share information with relevant agencies to ensure the child’s protection. Where possible, we will communicate with parents or carers beforehand, unless doing so would compromise the child’s safety or wellbeing.
Brainvllle School actively supports the efforts of the Edo State Government through the Office of Education Quality Assurance. Our safeguarding team includes:
- Ms. Juliet (School Director) – (proprietor@brainvilleschools.com.ng)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mr. Joseph (Principal) – (Email: dsl@brainvilleschools.com.ng)
- Assistant Designated Safeguarding Leads (ADSL): Mrs. Joy (HM) – (adsl@brainvilleschools.com.ng)
USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS
At Brainville School, we aim to provide a rich and balanced educational experience that nurtures both academic and personal growth. Our school activities, including sports events, school plays, and other programmes, create lasting memories that parents and carers often wish to capture through photographs and videos.
While we understand and support this practice, we are also mindful of our duty to safeguard all children. Therefore, any photographs or videos taken during school events must be for personal use only and must not be shared on social media, published in print, or used in any manner that could compromise the safety or privacy of a child.
We will regularly remind parents and carers of this policy and, where possible, will keep a record of those taking photographs or videos at school events.
In cases where a parent or carer prefers their child not to be photographed or recorded, we ask that they contact the school directly to discuss their wishes.
From time to time, local media may be invited to cover school events or special achievements. We may also use photographs and videos of students in newsletters, school documents, presentations, and on our website. If you do not wish for your child’s image to be used for these purposes, please notify the Principal directly.
By working together, we can ensure that Brainville School remains a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all our students.
Signed: SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
