Safeguarding
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Keeping Children Safe
At The Kassia Academy we are committed to Safeguarding the welfare of all our students.
As with all schools we have a pastoral responsibility and are legally obliged to pass on concerns about child welfare to Children’s Social Care following the local Safeguarding Children’s Board.
These combined Policies: Safeguarding, Child Protection and Safe Recruitment Vetting Policies are in place to protect children and young people attending this school.
The Kassia Academy is part of the Kings Academy Trust, there are two sites both based in Warrington. The Kassia Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children who attend this school. Our school fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support pupils in school and beyond.
All staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. All staff are trained to identify children who may benefit from early help. Any staff member who has a concern about a child’s welfare will follow the referral process. Staff are expected to support social workers and other agencies following any referral.
Kassia Academy has a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Safeguarding Leads who support staff to carry out their safeguarding duties.The Teachers’ Standards 2012 states that teachers and Head teachers should safeguard children’s well-being and maintain public trust in the teaching profession as part of their professional duties. All staff are aware of the Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Policy, Code of Conduct, and Missing from Education procedures and the role of the DSL.
For more information regarding our safeguarding polices, please click here
Meet the Safeguarding Team
| Name | Role | Email Address |
| Mrs Lindsay Regan | Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead | lindsay.regan@tkas.org.uk |
| Mrs Kirsty Cooper | Inclusion Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead | kirsty.cooper@tkas.org.uk |
| Mrs Tracy Willcock | Learning Mentor and Deputy Safeguarding Lead | tracy.willcock@tkas.org.uk |
| Miss Emma Wilcox | Learning Mentor and Deputy Safeguarding Lead | emma.wilcox@tkas.org.uk |
Our safeguarding Governor is Ms. Jacqui Hughes
Jacqui is a Training Consultant providing Safeguarding, Prevent and Mental Health in-service for schools and educational settings. She has been involved in education for almost 50 yrs. Firstly as a teacher and then as a Service Manager for Salford Local Authority.
She has extensive experience of managing teams who plan and deliver Alternative Education services for pupils who are unable to access mainstream settings. She is the Chair of Local Governing Body. She is committed to the principles of Educational Inclusion and Child Centred Learning.
If you have any concerns about the safeguarding or well being of any of our pupils please contact our DSL/DDSL or alternatively Social Services on 01925 443322, or Out of Hours Duty Team 01925 444400.
If you believe a crime has been committed, contact the police on 101
If you believe the child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999
Support Services and Resources
Early Help
Our staff are trained to offer support via Early Help. We can also refer to the Early Help team if families would prefer a professional separate to school. Early Help can offer support around a wide range of issues including attendance, behaviour, housing, parental mental health, child mental health etc. Staff in school will work with families to put together a plan of support and look at how that plan can be achieved.
To find out more about Early Help
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2019-09/early_help_strategy.pdf
Below you will find a number of links to resources to help support across a range of topics
CSE (Children Sexual Exploitation)
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/child-sexual-exploitation/
CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation)/County Lines
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/gangs-criminal-exploitation/
Radicalisation and Extremism
Young Carers
https://wired.me.uk/services/warrington-young-carers-service
Online Safety
https://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/