Welcome from our Designated Safeguarding Lead
We strive to create an environment in which children feel safe, secure and respected.
We encourage them to talk openly about anything that worries them; and help them feel confident that they will be listened to. Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously, are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect, and trained to follow our robust procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.
Report a safeguarding concern
If you have a concern that a child or children are being harmed, at risk of harm, or you receive a disclosure (intentionally or unintentionally) you must report it immediately to one of our designated safeguarding leads.
Sophie Nation
Rebecca Stewart
Rebecca is a Governor on the Ark Hastings Primary Academies LGB by virtue of her role as Head of School at Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Joanne Davis
Cherie Passley
Sharon Mayhew
Reporting agencies
Safeguarding policies and procedures
Useful safeguarding websites
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A NSPCC site which provides straightforward, no-nonsense advice for parents and carers of children aged 8 to 12
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Comprehensive online safety resources for parents and carers.
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Free, impartial advice on safeguarding children when they are online.
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Clear advice about popular apps and websites
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Advice about key e-safety topics like social networking, as well as how-to guides for setting up internet filers and parental settings.
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Helpful advice for parents and carers from CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) about how to keep their children safe online. It also covers the range of concerns parents and carers may have about their child's online activity and how best to deal with it.
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A guide that looks at protecting children from content broadcast on terrestrial and streamed television services.
Useful safeguarding websites for children
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A fun online adventure game created by Google to help children learn about the key aspects of online safety.
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Support for children to take control of their online life, including help and advice, skills, and inspiration on topics such as friendships, bullying, safety, and self-esteem.
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As well as information for parents and carers, Think U Know also has different sections for children that cater to different age groups so they alongside their parents and carers.
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Children should be familiar with the Childline website as a source of support for any situation that they feel they cannot manage alone, should they ever feel that a trusted adult is not available to them. They can either call 0800 1111 or chat online via the Childline website.
