Pupil Safety Committee
We are a small group pupils chosen from across the school by school staff to work alongside the staff and pupils to help keep pupils safe.
We aim to have a strong pupil voice in safeguarding policy and procedure, representing and supporting our peers by promoting all aspects of keeping safe, producing child friendly versions of documents and gathering views, ideas and concerns.
We encourage pupils to be kind to each other and also offer support and help. As part of Pupil Safety Committee, we are also taking on the role of Digital Leaders. This role will allow us to teach our peers to be safe online.
The main role of the Safety Committee is:
- provide a strong pupil voice in safeguarding policy and procedure, representing and supporting their peers
- promoting all aspects of keeping safe, producing child friendly versions of documents and gathering views, ideas and concerns.
- To monitor the impact of e-safety education and to identify and fill any gaps.
- To run termly assemblies focussing on online safety.
- To gain and analyse parent and pupil voice in relation to safe online behaviours and all things e-safety related.
- To co-ordinate annual events such as e-safety week and e-safety representation at school events.
- To engage the community through events and workshops.
Committee Members 2024 - 2025
Our work in Bitterley School
November 2024 - Anti-Bullying Week
During Anti-Bullying Week, the Safety Committee planned and delivered an assembly to the entire school focused on the theme of choosing respect. This assembly served as an important platform to raise awareness about various forms of bullying, including the significant issue of online bullying. Students were encouraged to consider the impact of their words and actions, both in person and in digital spaces. We discussed the actions to take if something online upsets or worries us - always talk to a trusted adult!
February 2025 - Children's Mental Health Week
During Children's Mental Health Week, the Safety Committee delivered an informative assembly focusing on the issue of screen time. The team explained what constitutes screen time and highlighted the potential negative effects excessive use can have on our well-being. Throughout the session, children were encouraged to reflect upon their own screen time habits. Safety committee emphasised the importance of balancing screen time with a variety of activities that promote physical and mental health.