The Flitch Green Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people: the child or young person's welfare is our overriding concern.

As such, all adults, including volunteers, governors, visitors and temporary staff have an active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm.

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Sarah-Jane Pyne (Principal)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Laura Christmas (Vice Principal)
Emma Hodgkinson (Class Teacher)

Safeguarding Link Governor: Jo Brooker

All of the key people above can be contacted on 01371 822330 or via admin@flitchgreen.net

Having a Child Protection Policy in place ensures that all members of the school community:

• Are aware of their responsibility in relation to safeguarding and child protection
• Know the procedures that should be followed if they have a cause for concern
• Know where to go to find additional information regarding safeguarding
• Are aware of the key indicators relating to child abuse
• Fully support the academy's commitment to safeguarding and child protection

NSPCC sexual abuse in education helpline. If you are worried about any form of sexual abuse in schools or have experienced sexual abuse previously, this helpline can offer support.

NSPCC Helpline

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child or young person's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child or young person's welfare.

If you have any concerns about a child or young person's welfare, please record your concern and report this to one of the academy's safeguarding team as soon as possible on the same day. It is important that you do not conduct your own investigation.

If your concerns relate to the behaviour or actions of a member of staff, then you should report this directly to the Safeguarding Link Governor.

Paper copies of documents can be made available upon request.