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27/06/23

Very excited for this! https://t.co/VqVhMMxoqt

21/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival!Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

16/06/23

A sneak peak of this year's VIAT Festival!Expect to see a variety of Art, Literature, Drama and Music performances from students across the Trust. Also attending this year is who will be performing creative Freestyle Football and hosting masterclasses on the day! pic.twitter.com/tqRjlaW6cg

23/05/23

Are you looking for a new challenge? We would like a brilliant SRP teacher to join our friendly team! You can find all the details on our website: https://t.co/uPsLva9dHGYou can also watch a video about our fabulous Trust SRPs here: https://t.co/NaOQAbXLk9 pic.twitter.com/e0RQPvp2pD

15/05/23

Would you like to join our friendly team? We are currently looking for an SRP Teacher - you can find all the details on our website: https://t.co/sH8E48iHEW pic.twitter.com/dTxMhym8Yl

06/03/23

We are currently looking for a one-to-one Teaching Assistant and an after school Playworker to join our friendly East Borough team - you can find all the details on our website: https://t.co/1rEz9G9Wy7 pic.twitter.com/6sXBUEpfQs

30/01/23

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for Schools Out playworker to join our friendly team for 15 hours per week. You can find full details here: https://t.co/1rEz9GaunF pic.twitter.com/AhSv1BHDW2

18/01/23

Would you like to join our friendly team? We are looking for a term-time cleaner to work 12.5 hours per week. You can find all the details here: https://t.co/1rEz9G9Wy7 pic.twitter.com/C1doMtTF84

15/11/22

Book fair! Tuesday 29th November 2022 and Thursday 1st December 2022 (3.15pm – 4pm).Card payments available. pic.twitter.com/XrgZoqsFoJ

03/10/22

Don't miss the Valley Park School Scholarship evening on 11 October 2022 - visit their website to book your place now - https://t.co/h9O5JNzllA pic.twitter.com/pdP1p45r83

12/09/22

Hello Recently we changed our class name to an author and we changed ours to Hardy - after you! Our question for you is, how did you have the idea of the Griffin Gate Series?Hardy Class, East Borough Primary School.

14/03/22

Are you considering a career in teaching? Or are you already a teacher?We are offering the opportunity to visit one of our primary schools on Thurs 24 March 2022 between 3.30pm-5pm so you can see what we have to offer first-hand.Book here: https://t.co/ANKi3OvBIO

14/03/22

Are you considering a career in teaching? Or are you already a teacher?We are offering the opportunity to visit one of our primary schools on Thurs 24 March 2022 between 3.30pm-5pm so you can see what we have to offer first-hand.Book here: https://t.co/ANKi3OvBIO

10/02/22

Don't forget, tomorrow is Times Tables Rock Stars day, when all children can dress up as a rock star! We can't wait to see their outfits! pic.twitter.com/n7t3PuQJpb

23/09/21

Don't forget this Friday, pupils can bring in 50p to buy an ice pole! All the money raised will go towards the school playground appeal. pic.twitter.com/OwZX4G6r6r

23/09/21

Did you know that SET Tennis deliver lessons and clubs at East Borough? The children really enjoy these sessions, make good progress and we would definitely recommend the sessions to anyone who would like to give it a go! pic.twitter.com/WukI7aOoAe

22/09/21

Parent Breakfast!Come and join us for a light breakfast, after you have dropped your children off at the beginning of the day! Young children are welcome.Where: Main HallWhen: Wednesday 13th OctoberTeachers will drop in to say hello - we'd love to see you there. pic.twitter.com/R7zUmiwQy1

20/09/21

The PTA is looking to provide a second-hand uniform service and would greatly appreciate any donations of school jumpers or cardigans, summer dresses, logo t-shirts and grey skirts and trousers that are in good condition.Please bring your donations to the main school reception. pic.twitter.com/9PbKJ5nhhh

25/08/21

Well done, Sophia! Runner-up in the Big Writing Challenge! We are so proud.Find out more and read Sophia's fantastic story here - https://t.co/RKjF93AEdE pic.twitter.com/yg6OFa9Q2c

26/07/21

Would you like to join our friendly team? We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in our Specialist Resource Provision. You can find all the details on our website: https://t.co/KY7wa9ItQK pic.twitter.com/CVhLqDwbCD

21/06/21

A reminder that this Friday (25 June) is a staff development say so children do not need to come into school. pic.twitter.com/uvDErgLSOc

21/05/21

The latest edition of our Trust's Online Safety Newsletter is now available. This edition covers information and issues including: keeping your child safe online, social media, fake news, online grooming, protecting your privacy and online gaming.https://t.co/OwdVj18U11 pic.twitter.com/jjdZWhIB8i

07/05/21

Would you, or someone you know, like to train to teach?Come to one of our allocated sessions on Wednesday 30 June 2021, at the School of Science & Technology Maidstone, to find out about the courses that we offer through the Trust. More information here:https://t.co/iqfxMwnLmD

29/04/21

Would you like to join our friendly team at SST Maidstone? We are currently recruiting for a Learning Mentor to provide 1:1, small group and class-based support. You can find all the details, and apply, here:https://t.co/WfR4eLpzI5 pic.twitter.com/Y1y6YsAGsN

06/04/21

Would you, or someone you know, like to train to teach?Come to one of our allocated sessions on Wednesday 30 June 2021, at the School of Science & Technology Maidstone, to find out about the courses that we offer through the Trust. More information here:https://t.co/Duw2yziCvx pic.twitter.com/oPoVPZtOIi

Safeguarding

At Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of polices and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies where there are concerns about a child's welfare.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) are: -

  • Mrs Carole Bacon (Headteacher & Lead DSL)
  • Mrs Lydia Vincett (Deputy Headteacher and Deputy DSL)
  • Mrs Stephanie Clarke (Family Liaison Officer and Deputy DSL)
  • Mrs Vickie Gocmen (Year 3 teacher and Deputy DSL)
  • Mrs Charlotte McClymont (Year 2 teacher and DSL, specialism online safety)
  • Mrs Gemma Heckels (Foundation Teacher and DSL)
  • Mrs Charlotte McGivern (Governor responsible for Safeguarding)

The DSLs receive regular update training from Kent County Council and all staff at East Borough receive safeguarding training each year led by our team of DSLs.  The training covers topics such as signs and symptoms of abuse, how to record and report incidents, how to help pupils stay safe online, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Prevent (radicalisation and extremism), gang culture and Child Sexual Exploitation(CSE).

If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child at our school, please contact the school office in confidence and ask to speak to any of our DSLs. 

Telephone: 01622 754633                                 

office@eastborough.viat.org.uk

You can also find out more about our Safe School Team by clicking here.

If you are concerned about the safety of a child outside of school hours, there are several ways you can report your concerns. If you are aware of a situation that places any children at immediate risk of harm, please call the police on 999.

Kent Children’s Social Services can be contacted on 03000 41 11 11 or social.services@kent.gov.uk if you would like advice on what action to take.

Alternatively, you can make a referral via the social services website https://kccchildrens.kent.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/home

Finally, the NSPCC helpline are available for advice on 0808 800 5000.

There is also Safeguarding Guidance for the Christmas Period.

Read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy here.

You can read the Keeping Children Safe in Education document here.

NSPCC's Speak Out, Stay Safe Programme

In term 2 the children took part in the NSPCC’s "Speak out. Stay safe" programme. Unfortunately, the NSPCC couldn’t visit our school so instead they provided virtual assemblies for both key stages to help our pupils have the knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe from abuse. This is a nationwide programme for every primary-school-aged child in the UK and Channel Islands. They use their friendly mascot Buddy to help children to feel empowered – knowing how they can speak out and stay safe.

If you would like any more information about the NSPCC's "Speak out. Stay safe" programme, including frequently asked questions, you can find it on the NSPCC website nspcc.org.uk/schools

The NSPCC’s work in schools will help encourage conversations about staying safe – and they have a number of child-friendly materials to help you carry on the conversation afterwards. That includes ‘The Underwear Rule’, a simple way for parents and carers to help keep children safe from sexual abuse – without using scary words or even mentioning sex.
The guide uses the rules of PANTS to teach children that their body belongs to them and them alone. You can find out more and download the free resources at nspcc.org.uk/pants

NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe


If you’d like to know more about the NSPCC’s work, or take a look at the wide range of information and advice which is available for parents and carers, please visit their website https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/

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