Safeguarding

Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175/157), schools must “make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children”.

At Fishtoft Academy, we strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are committed to Safeguarding and actively encourage a strong culture of vigilance in this area.

The academy is alert to signs of abuse and neglect and follow the Local Safeguarding Children Paretnership (LSCP) procedures to ensure that children receive appropriate and effective support and protection.

Parents/carers should know that the law requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. In accordance with local Information sharing protocols, we will ensure that information is shared securely and sensitively.  Information will only be shared with other services where it is deemed necessary and proportionate to ensure that children and young people are safe and receive the right support.

Definition

It is important to see safeguarding as the “umbrella” term for everything that is done to support children and young people, to keep them safe and promote their welfare. ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018’ defines safeguarding as:

• Protecting children from maltreatment;
• Preventing impairment of a child’s health and development;
• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care: and
• Taking action to enable all children to have the best life chances.

The welfare of the child is paramount (Children Act 1989/2004)

• All children irrespective of their age, cultural background, disability, gender, language, racial origins, religious beliefs, sexual orientation have the right to be protected from abuse

Teaching our pupils about safeguarding

Through our curriculum we teach children to stay safe and happy. We encourage the understanding that any problem or worry that they may have is legitimate, and to share their worries, big or small with their trusted adult; at home; school or with organisations such as the NSPCC or Childline.

Click here to access the NSPCC website

Click here to access Childline

Academy based contacts

Name	Role
Mrs K Harrison	Designated Safeguarding Lead
Dr C Early	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs W Devine	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Reporting Safeguarding

If you believe a child may be a victim of abuse, please report it using the information below:

Fishtoft Academy: 01205 363139

Lincolnshire County Council Safeguarding Team: 01522 782111

Lincolnshire County Council Safeguarding Team (out of hours): 01522 553528

Our Academy actively participates in ‘Operation Encompass’ – A joint project between schools and Lincolnshire Police.