Safeguarding
"Pupils’ welfare and safety are given a high priority. No one turns a blind eye to any unacceptable behaviour. As a result, pupils feel safe in school" Ofsted
Safeguarding at Ashmole
Ashmole Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The health and safety of all children is paramount. As a school, we will take all reasonable action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students. In cases where the school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, staff must follow the school’s Safeguarding Policy, which is in line with the DfE Keeping Children Safe In Education, and inform Children’s Social Care Services of their concerns.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about the students are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. Records of welfare concerns will be kept about a child.
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child please contact the school immediately using the confidential safeguarding email address: safeguarding@ashmoleacademy.org
Please clearly state all names and year group (if known) with our description of your concern.
If your concerns are outside of School hours or during the school holidays, please contact the police through 101. If a child is in imminent danger then please dial 999 for the Police.
Safeguarding Team:
Mrs McLaren | Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Ms Chandler | Deputy Safeguarding Officer |
Ms Clarke | Deputy Safeguarding Officer |
Mr Watton | Deputy Safeguarding Officer |
Mr Das | Deputy Safeguarding Officer |
Mr Clark | Deputy Safeguarding Officer |
Ms Best | Deputy Safeguarding Officer |
Useful Safeguarding Resources:
County lines and child criminal exploration
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work/child-criminal-exploitation-and-county-lines
Radicalisation, Prejudice and Prevent Duty
https://www.educateagainsthate.com/parents/
Gangs and young people - advice on gangs and what you can do to help protect a child involved with a gang.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/staying-safe-away-from-home/gangs-young-people/
Grooming - advice on what it is, how to spot the signs and how to protect children.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/grooming/
Guidance on how you can keep children safe from abuse and other dangers, including online.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/
Talking about difficult topics - Supporting parents and carers on how to manage discussions with children.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/talking-about-difficult-topics/
Bullying and cyberbullying - this is an area that many parents and carers worry about. This link provides information and advice on how to recognise bullying and cyberbullying, how to talk about it with your child and how to take steps to address it.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/bullying-and-cyberbullying/
Self-harm - how to spot the signs and what you can do to help
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/self-harm/
Mental health concerns - providing help and advice to support children with their mental health.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/mental-health-suicidal-thoughts-children/
Online Safety - resources and advice around online safety, social networks, phones, games, apps etc
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Net Aware – informative site outlining the range of apps and social networks sites that young people are accessing
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
Sexting: How to talk to your child about the risks of sexting and how you can protect them.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/sexting/
Healthy sexual behaviour in children and young people - keeping children safe, spotting warning signs and advice on what to do if you have concerns.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/healthy-sexual-behaviour-children-young-people/
Child sexual exploitation - useful advice.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/child-sexual-exploitation/
Thinkuknow- Staying Safe Online.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Coping with exam stress – NHS guidance and practical steps to help support children during exam.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-exam-stress/
Other useful links https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/page/?title=Online+Safety&pid=1047
https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/page/?title=Wellbeing+and+Mental+Health&pid=1046