Policies & Safeguarding
Important information, guidance and support for our school community
SEND
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IASS — Information, Advice and Support Service
Information, advice and support to children, young people and parents/carers around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
This includes health and social care where it is linked to education.
You can contact our helpdesk between 9–5 Monday to Friday by phone, email, text or through our website.
We offer casework support, monthly face-to-face advice clinic appointments, training, a range of information booklets, termly newsletters and resources.
Just One Norfolk — Support for Mild to Moderate Mental Health Needs
Visit siteSafeguarding
If you have a concern about the safety or well being of a child at our school please come in to discuss this with us.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Joshua Fiddy
Senior Leadership Team
Alternative Designated Safeguarding Leads
If Mr Fiddy is not available, please contact:
- Mrs Edmonds
- Mrs Sivyer
- Mrs Benson
In an Emergency
- If you are concerned that a child is in immediate danger or risk of harm, please contact the Police.
- If you consider the incident to be an emergency, call 999.
School Policies
School policies cover every aspect of school life. Below are some of our most important policies for your reference. If you want to know our policy on something that is not listed below, please ask in the School Office.
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Ofsted
Full Inspection·June 2026
The school was inspected by Ofsted on the 23rd and 24th June 2026.
"Pupils are proud to belong to this welcoming and inclusive school. They describe it as a place where 'everyone is welcome'. They appreciate the warm relationships they have with staff and with each other. Children in the early years quickly develop the confidence to explore, play and learn. New pupils settle quickly and become valued members of the school community. Pupils feels safe and know that staff listen to them and act quickly if they have concerns. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are polite, kind and respectful and contribute to the calm atmosphere that characterises school life. Pupils value the wide range of opportunities available beyond the classroom. Many take part in clubs, sporting activities, performances and leadership roles, including the school and eco councils. Pupils and staff are proud of the choir's positive reputation in the community. Older pupils enjoy supporting younger children and take pride in contributing to the life of the school. These experiences help pupils develop confidence, responsibility and teamwork. Pupils enjoy learning and speak enthusiastically about subjects such as history and science. They are encouraged to think deeply, discuss ideas and broaden their understanding of the wider world. They become confident readers and are well supported if they need additional help."
The inspectors recognised and praised our school for being "calm and orderly" and celebrated that our pupils are "polite and behave well in lessons and around the school. They listen carefully and show positive attitudes to learning".
The inspectors praised the school that its "Nurturing relationships and additional pastoral support ensures pupils feel safe, happy and included."
"The school provides a broad range of opportunities that help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging" and that our PSHE curriculum "prepares pupils well for life beyond school."
"The school effectively supports pupils to contribute to the life of the school and wider community." Older pupils willingly support younger children by leading clubs and acting as positive role models.
"Children settle quickly into the Reception Year. This is because leaders place a strong emphasis on ensuring children are ready for their first school experiences." Our "warm, nurturing interactions help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn."
Our focus moving forwards is through our continual training and development to further reduce any barriers to learning for our children and to ensure that we enhance pupils' learning opportunities through our consistent modelling and high quality teaching. We also want the children to take even more pride in their work and presentation.
Full Inspection·March 2024
The school was inspected by Ofsted on the 19th and 20th March 2024.
The inspection team recognised and praised our school for being "friendly and inclusive", that children are "happy and enjoy their time at Barnham Broom", that they are "safe" and "trust adults" to help and support them.
The inspectors confirmed that our school encourages all of our children to 'Reach for the stars', through being "active in their community", "enjoying roles of responsibility" whilst understanding and knowing how to be "a valued citizen in the future".
The inspectors identified that our children "learn tolerance, respect and the importance of making a positive contribution to society".
The Ofsted team praised our school for its "well planned, broad and balanced curriculum that clearly identifies the knowledge that pupils will learn".
The children were praised for being kind, caring and understanding of others, and the inspectors were greatly impressed with how "reflective and thoughtful" our children are.
The Ofsted report can be found in the documents below or by visiting the Ofsted website.
SIAMS Inspection
As a Church of England school, we are also inspected by the Church of England under the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). Our most recent SIAMS inspection was in February 2020.
The purposes of SIAMS inspection are:
To provide an evaluation of the distinctiveness and effectiveness of the church school for the governing body, the school, the parents, the diocese/district, the National Society or Methodist Church and the wider public.
To meet the requirements of Section 48 of the Education Act 2005 for schools which have a religious character.
To verify the outcome of the school's self-evaluation.
To make a significant contribution to improvement in Church schools.
SIAMS inspections focus on the effect that the Christian character of the church school has on the learner.
SIAMS Inspection February 2020
The inspector Anna Reeder was with us for one day and was accompanied by an inspector in training. The inspector was there to assess how effective the school's distinctive Christian Vision, established and promoted by leadership at all levels, is in enabling pupils and adults to flourish. In addition to this, she assessed the impact of Collective Worship and the effectiveness of Religious Education (RE).
Key findings:
The school lives out its vision of serving others through the care and nurture of the whole community.
The school values its members as unique individuals and embraces difference and diversity.
The school's strong leadership, supported by effective governance, ensures its distinctive Christian vision underpins all of school life.
Links between the school, the Church and diocese are well supported and sustained which has led to good quality RE teaching and learning, and a breadth of worship styles in school.
What Does The Governing Body Do?
The role of the Governing Body is not to manage the school on a day-to-day basis — that responsibility belongs with the Headteacher.
The Governing Body takes a more strategic view. This includes setting up a strategic framework for the school, setting its aims and objectives, setting policies and targets for achieving the objectives, reviewing progress and reviewing the strategic framework in the light of progress. They work closely with the Headteacher, and act as a "critical friend", providing advice and support, but also constructive challenge to the school as necessary.
The various types of Governor are described here, and we also have a list of current Governors and their terms of office.
Contacting the Governing Body
If you wish to contact the Governing Body, this can be done via the School Office — please call (01603 759656) or email ([email protected]) and ask for the contact details of the Chair of Governors. Letters for the Governing Body can be brought in to the School Office and will be passed on to the Chair of Governors.
Interested in becoming a Governor?
If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please come and speak to either Mrs Benson (Headteacher) or speak to one of the Governors. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss being a school Governor with you.