Safeguarding

At Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy we take the safety and wellbeing of the children in our school very seriously and we expect all staff, volunteers, governors and parents to do the same.

We have a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which is available on this website, a paper copy is available by request.

We have a Health & Safety Policy for the practical protection of children and staff and regular walkrounds to inspect the site are conducted by the Site Manager.

All policies can be found on our policies page.

All staff receive Safeguarding and Child Protection (CP) training and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance appropriate to their position in school.

In line with the ‘Safer Recruitment’ guidance, all staff and governors, including volunteers who have access to children, in our school have been carefully selected and screened and all have had DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks. Should allegations be made against members of staff we will follow Local Authority guidance in dealing with them. This guidance ensures that the safety of the child is paramount.

Concerned about a child?
Please report any urgent concerns regarding a child to one of the following:

• Headteacher – Designated safeguarding lead – Lisa Steedman

• Inclusion Lead – Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead – Carol Ward Reynolds

Assistant Headteacher – Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead – Tracy Morgan

Your first point of contact regarding an urgent concern should be with the designated safeguarding leads above.

If you are concerned about a child outside of school, you can contact childrens services at any time on 0300 3000117

IF A CHILD IS AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF SIGNIFICANT OR SERIOUS HARM, CONTACT POLICE ON 999

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

The procedures contained in the Academy’s Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff and governors and are consistent with those of the local safeguarding children board (LSCB). We will follow the procedures set out by the Area Child Protection Committee or Local Safeguarding Children Board and take account of guidance issued by the DfE by:

• Ensuring that we have a designated senior member of staff with responsibility for child protection who has received appropriate training and support for this role.
• Ensuring that we have a nominated governor responsible for child protection.
• Ensuring that every member of staff (including temporary and supply staff and volunteers) and governing body knows the name of the designated senior person responsible for child protection and their role.
• Ensuring all staff and volunteers understand their responsibilities in being alert to the signs of abuse and responsibility for referring any concerns to the designated Child Protection Co-ordinator/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Ensuring parents have an understanding of the responsibility placed on the school and staff for Child Protection by setting out its obligations in the Parent Handbook issued to all parents.
• Notifying Children and Family Services if there is an unexplained absence of more than two days of a pupil who is on a Child Protection Plan.
• Developing effective links with relevant agencies and co-operate as required with their enquiries regarding child protection matters including attendance at case conferences.
• Keeping written records of concerns about children, even where there is no need to refer the matter immediately.
• Ensuring all records are kept secure and separate from the main pupil file.
• Following procedures where an allegation is made against a member of staff or volunteer.
• Ensuring safe recruitment practices are always followed and that adults working with children have an up to date DBS check.
• Keeping Children Safe In Education
• Working Together To Safeguard Children