Safeguarding

The Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the Academy. Consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff. The Academy encourages parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect their wellbeing. It is important to us that parents and students see the Academy as a safe place.

All concerns are referred to the members of staff who are our trained designated Safeguarding Officers. This is compliance with the 'sharing of information' guidance. Students may be referred for additional bespoke support from external agencies who work closely with the Academy. The Academy will endeavour to work in partnership with parents at all times; however, staff cannot guarantee to consult parents or to keep children's concerns confidential. In the first instance we will consult with the relevant agencies in order to safeguard the child's welfare.

If you have any concerns relating to any student in our Academy please contact one of the following designated staff:

Mr P Morris, Vice Principal, Designated Safeguarding Lea

Miss K Edwards, Senior Safeguarding Officer

Mr D Rawcliffe, Sixth Form Learning Mentor, Sixth Form Safeguarding Officer

Mr B Gallagher, Personal Development Manager, Safeguarding Officer

Photographs of the safeguarding team are displayed around the Academy

 

Downloads:

• Safeguarding Policy (Updated July 2018)
• Behaviour for Learning and Anti-Bullying Policy
• Prevent Statement
• Fundamental British Values Statement
• Online Safety Policy

Links:

 

DfE: Keeping Children Safe in Education

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/435939/Keeping_children_safe_in_education.pdf

 

DfE: Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/419595/Working_Together_to_Safeguard_Children.pdf

 

Child Protection and Online Protection (Police Unit)

 

http://ceop.police.uk/

 

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

 

Internet Safety

 

www.childnet.org.uk

 

Child abuse and bullying

 

www.childline.org.uk

 

www.nspcc.org.uk

 

Government Prevent Strategy and Schools

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/439598/prevent-duty-departmental-advice-v6.pdf

 

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board

 

www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.com