Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively at Bradford Academy we ensure our approach is child-centred and that the best interests of the child are at the heart of decisions made and actions taken.
The Department for Education has issued an updated document entitled ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ which our relevant policies refer to and which we ensure that all members of staff read and understand as it outlines responsibilities. A copy of the guidance can be found below:
Bradford Academy Safeguarding Team
Sources of further information & support
CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency, and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. CEOP is here to help young people (up to age 18) who have been forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity with anyone online or in the real world. We also offer advice and links to support in response to other online problems young people might face, such as cyberbullying or hacking. For information, advice and to report concerns directly to CEOP, visit the Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
Anti-Bullying Alliance www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Young Minds http://www.youngminds.org.uk
Beat Bullying http://www.beatbullying.org
NSPCC http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mindfull http://www.mindfull.co.uk
MindED http://www.minded.org.uk
Parent guides from the NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Advice regarding how to talk to your child about online safety: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/
If you need help or advice you can contact Bradford’s Cyber Team at:
bd.cyberproblemsolvers@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
We welcome questions, comments or feedback from parents/carers with regards to our safeguarding procedures. If you wish to contact us to discuss your views please email Jules Millar, Vice Principal of Support & Guidance by j.millar@bradfordacademy.co.uk
Our Safe Schools Police Officer is Emily Ogden. You can contact her at:
Emily.Ogden@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
The Academy will be open tomorrow. We have assessed the building today and it is clear. We will continue to monitor the situation as we cannot predict wind change. Please continue to follow the guidance given by the emergency services if you live in and around the immediate area
