Safeguarding

At Bredon Hill Academy the Health and Safety of all children is of paramount importance. Parents send their children to school each day with the expectation that our school provides a secure environment in which their children can flourish through our vision of Learning Together For Success.

Safeguarding Statement

"It could happen here"

At Bredon Hill Academy we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.

We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to.

We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school's safeguarding responsibilities. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

We follow the Worcestershire Children First procedures and have a number of policies and procedures in place which contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (which can be found on the policies page on this website).

Everyone's Responsibility

At Bredon Hill Academy we understand that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. All members of staff, including teaching and support staff, receive annual safeguarding training.

This covers all areas in the DFE document, "Keeping Children Safe in Education" - including the Prevent Strategy, FGM and Child Sexual Exploitation.

The school has tight procedures that record issues that relate to child protection. We work with an array of agencies including Children's Services, the School Nurse and the Police. Additional updates and training are given to staff as needed throughout the year.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Karen Dunkley.