Pupils flourish at our caring, welcoming school. Staff do all they can to support pupils and their families to overcome any challenges. Not only do we have excellent relationships between our teaching staff, children and their parents/carers we also have a Welfare, Inclusion and SEND Hub based at the Academy.
The following procedures are part of our standard safeguarding roles & responsibilities:
- Children know who they can talk to if they have a concern
- All staff complete the Safeguarding Level 1 training
- Safeguarding practices and procedures are included in the induction process for new members of staff
- Recruitment of new staff is led by a member of staff trained in Safer Recruitment
- There is a safeguarding link governor who regularly monitors safeguarding procedures and internal practices
- All staff are trained and confident in using our Safeguarding software to report concerns
- Volunteers, supply staff and visitors to Haywood Academy are introduced to our safeguarding expectations and procedures
- We work closely to support all other agencies working with our children and families
- The safeguarding team can be contacted via email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also call the main reception on 01782 853535 and ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team.
- Safeguarding leads, senior members and other members of staff complete safeguarding training levels 2,3, & 4. They are pictured below:
Keeping Students Safe
If you are worried about another student, you can also email:
Help and support is also available from…
Child Sexual Exploitation
http://knowaboutcse.co.uk
Mental health support
https://youngminds.org.uk
http://nsmind.org.uk
Support and advice about eating disorders
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Support for victims of crime
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk
- Childline (0800 1111)
- NSPCC (0808 8005000)
- Parent Info (from CEOP)
- Stoke and Staffordshire Safeguarding Board
