Safeguarding Information

Mrs Evans (Designated Safeguarding Lead) Mrs L Johnson (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Mrs Stocking (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) Mrs Roo (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Mr John Bernard (Chair of Governors) Mr Richard Spalding (Safeguarding Link Governor)

Safeguarding at Heath Hayes Academy

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) as: ‘providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge; protecting children from maltreatment, whether that is within or outside the home, including online; preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.’

At Heath Hayes Academy, we prioritise the welfare of all children, staff and families in our community.

If you have concerns about a child or adult within our school community, you must share this information with Mrs Evans (DSL) or another member of the safeguarding team. Concerns may be small or significant, all concerns will be taken seriously and followed up appropriately to ensure the best outcome for our children.

We will always prioritise safeguarding, however if on the occasion a member of the safeguarding team is not available, please contact via email (As stated above) for non-urgent information sharing. For all other concerns that require action please call Staffordshire Children’s Advice Service on 0300 111 8007 as a member of the public.

If you believe a child is at risk of immediate significant harm, call the police on 999. (Please bold this line)

If you have concerns about a member of staff, please speak to Mrs Johnson (Headteacher) or the Chair of Governors, John Bernard.

Childline – Information for children on mental health