Our Safeguarding Team

Mr A Potter – Headteacher – Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs G Stephenson – Deputy Headteacher – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss K Jones – Learning Mentor – Safeguarding Team Member

Mrs M Matthews – Learning Mentor – Safeguarding Team Member

Miss E Price – Attendance Officer – Safeguarding Team Member

 

 

If you are a child, click on the following link for help, advice and support:

 

Click the poster below for more ‘Children’s Safeguarding Information’

 

Safeguarding: Everyone’s Responsibility

At South Kirkby Academy, all staff treat the safeguarding of pupils as upmost priority, by ensuring they take safeguarding duties seriously and promote the well-being of all our children by:

• Ensuring a safe learning environment for all children.
• Promoting a shared responsible for the well-being of children.
• Developing and implementing robust measures to help us identify and report any safeguarding concerns.
• Working with other agencies and partners to support children and families.
• Keeping updated and well informed to help raise awareness and understanding of Child Protection issues.
• Promoting an awareness and understanding of how children can keep themselves safe.

Safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children is defined as:

• Protecting children from maltreatment.
• Preventing impairment of children’s health or development.
• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
• Early intervention from professionals to enable all children to have the best possible outcomes.

 

 

Helpful Resources and Information

Click on the links to visit the web pages. If you require further information about any of the areas listed below, please contact the school office where you will be directed to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.