Safeguarding

At Ormiston Beachcroft Academy, we place the highest priority on creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that nurtures learners’ academic, social, and emotional growth. We have cultivated a culture where learners feel secure, valued, and confident to express themselves, knowing they will be heard and respected. We believe that effective safeguarding includes:

  • Establishing safe spaces for learners: We provide an environment where all learners feel protected and encouraged to share any concerns, assured that they will receive appropriate support.
  • Building collaborative partnerships: Close cooperation with parents, carers, and external professionals forms the backbone of our safeguarding strategy. We believe that transparent, strong partnerships with these groups enhance the effectiveness of our safeguarding efforts.
  • Equipping staff through training: Ongoing, thorough training ensures our staff have the skills and confidence to identify, address, and manage safeguarding concerns effectively.
  • Promoting early intervention and support: We aim to identify and refer learners and their families to relevant support services as early as possible, promoting their well-being and healthy development.
  • Supporting vulnerable students: For those learners who are more vulnerable, we actively monitor their welfare and work closely with them and their families to deliver tailored care and support.
  • Complying with current policies and guidance: We strictly adhere to up-to-date safeguarding guidelines, including Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, and review our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies annually to maintain best practice.
  • Upholding safer recruitment principles: Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure that all staff members maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, sustaining a trustworthy and secure school environment.

This commitment underpins our mission to unlock every learner’s potential by fostering a culture of safety, trust, and openness throughout our academy.

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Main site

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads – Main site

  • Michelle Burgess-Allen
  • Jerome Wright
  • Lianne Stanford

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads – Managed Intervention Centre (WEC)

  • Anson Hoffman

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