Our motto is 'Growing in Faith and Love' and our aim is to foster Christian attitudes and values in a caring, supportive, respectful and safe environment for everyone to work and learn.

The staff of Holy Family has a responsibility for the safeguarding and protection of the children in their care and will carry out this duty by providing a caring, supportive, respectful and safe environment, where every child is valued for their unique talents and abilities, and in which all the children can learn and develop their full potential. 

The Keeping Safe Programme provides opportunities for children to develop skills they need to recognise and stay safe.  Children learn about their safe adults at school and at home and are encoruaged to speak to their safe adults when they feel worried, scared, anxious or upset.  

All teaching and non teaching staff in school are subject to criminal record checks and receive Child Protection training.

A copy of our Safeguarding Children Policy is reviewed regularly and is available on request from the school office or on the website.  

PASTORAL CARE

Our school behaviour policy focuses on positive reinforcement such as praise, rewards, meditation and calming exercises rather than sanctions and punishments. This helps promote self awareness, self-esteem, cooperation, self discipline, respect and safety amongst our children.

ADDRESSING BULLYING POLICY

We view bullying as a very serious issue which can be very distressing for children and parents and it is not tolerated in Holy Family. We have a pro-active anti-bullying policy in line with the Addressing Bullying in School Act. Staff are vigilant at all times and children and parents are encouraged to report any concerns to the teacher or the principal. All complaints will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action taken.

Safeguarding Team 

Designated Teacher - Miss McGranaghan

Deputy Designated Teachers - Mrs McCallan & Mrs Shannon

Deputy Designated Nursery Teacher - Mrs McDowell