Worried a child is at risk of harm? Please speak to one of the members of staff listed here or call Social Care Direct on 0345 8503 503.

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.

Our Safeguarding Team

Adam Potter – Headteacher – Designated Safeguarding Lead

Gemma Stephenson – Deputy Headteacher – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Kelly Jones – Learning Mentor – Safeguarding Team Member

Marie Matthews – Learning Mentor – Safeguarding Team Member

Emma Price – Learning Mentor – Attendance Officer

 

 

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’

Our school safeguarding policy can be found here.