Atam Academy
Posted - Oct 2020
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Safe in School
Safeguarding is a priority in our school.
Atam Academy’s Safeguarding statement:
Atam Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
Safeguarding legislation and government guidance says that safeguarding means:
• Protecting children from maltreatment
• Preventing impairment of children’s health or development
• Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcome
Safeguarding includes child protection, health care plans, health and safety, site security, safety on school trips, anti-bullying work and ensuring the wellbeing of each student.
Safeguarding also includes: recruitment; trips and visits; visitors to the academy; online safety; curriculum (PSHE); no tolerance to bullying.
The school’s Safeguarding Team consists of:
- Mrs Piesse, Designated Safeguarding Officer
- Mr Ridley, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
- Ms Wrack, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
- Ms Ali, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
- Mr Philips, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding is a priority in our school.
Atam Academy’s Safeguarding statement
Atam Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
How is safeguarding achieved?
All staff receive annual Child Protection and Safeguarding update training and are aware of the procedures for passing on concerns within the academy. If any members of the school or local community have concerns about the welfare of a child in the school, please pass them on to the safeguarding team.
