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.
| Name | Role | Email Address |
| Mr Karl Hanna | Head of School and Designated Safeguarding Lead | karl.hanna@tkas.org.uk |
| Mrs Jo Taylor | Head of SEND & Inclusion and Deputy Safeguarding Lead | jo.taylor@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 |
| Safeguarding Governor | Biography |
| Mr Jacob Bond |
I have been Governor and Vice Chair at Arbor Academy (previously The Canterbury Centre) since 2013. I’m really looking forward to also supporting Kassia Academy, as part of the Pupil Referral Unit LGB Hub as Vice Chair. I have 10 years’ experience in managing human resources and operational functions, most recently in the education sector. I’m currently a Business and Operations Manager at a mainstream Academy Trust in Tameside with oversight of finance, human resources, premises, catering, health, and safety. I have experience in organisational development and ensuring operating models best support delivery of the school’s aims. I’m also a volunteer manager and trustee with The Scouts, providing strategic direction and leading on transforming governance in Scout charities across Salford, Trafford, and Wigan. In my role as a governor, volunteer and my ‘day job’, I’m committed to supporting leaders in providing young people with the best opportunities inside and outside of a classroom. |
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.
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.
We are an Operation Encompass school. This means that if police are called out to a domestic abuse incident the school will be notified so that they can care for your child’s needs the following day. Operation Encompass has been designed to provide early reporting to schools of any domestic abuse incidents that occur outside of school but which might have an impact on a child attending school the following day. This information will be shared on school days during the school term. When incidents occur on a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday, the police will contact the relevant school the following Monday.
A nominated member of school staff, known as a Key Adult, will be trained to liaise with the police. They will be able to use information that has been shared with them, in confidence, to ensure that the school is able to support children and their families. Information will be shared where it is identified that a child or young person was present, witnessed or was involved in a domestic abuse incident.
We always endeavour to offer the best support possible to our pupils and believe that Operation Encompass is going to be beneficial and supportive for all concerned.
If you would like more information about this new initiative, you can contact our Key Adult at school on our office number 01925 452010.
