Safeguarding

The Designated Safeguarding Lead at Heath Lane Academy is Mrs Philippa Curtis, Assistant Principal

Safeguarding is about ensuring everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.

The school works with Operation Encompass.

If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact: Alex Fardon, Safeguarding Officer on 07929784101.

Below is a series of websites you can use to gain additional advice and support

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Mrs Philippa Curtis

Main DSL for the School

07929784108

Mrs Holly Huckle

Deputy DSL

07583063837

Mrs Alex Fardon

Deputy DSL

07929784101

Kerry Cummings

Pastoral Lead - Safeguarding and Attendance

Prevention and supporting missing children and their families

Railway Children Reach Model

Childline Call 0800 1111

Safe@Last, working with and on behalf of children and young people at risk through running away

What to do if a child goes missing: a guide for those working in education and youth work (2013) from the Children’s Society

Child sexual exploitation.

Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation (2009)

Tackling child sexual exploitation action plan

National Working Group website, a UK network of over 1000 practitioners working on the issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and trafficking within the UK. includes relevant resources for practitioners

Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation (PACE)

FACE (Fighting Against Child Exploitation)

Youtube: Consequences: Assembly for 11 16 year olds

Child trafficking.

Safeguarding Children Who May Have Been Trafficked Guidance (2011)

NSPCC Child Trafficking Advice Centre (CTAC)

London Borough of Hillingdon resources for trafficked children

Every Child Protected Against Trafficking

Parents Conducting good return interviews for young people who run away (2014) from the Children’s Society

Road Safety

Early years and primary, parents & 7-11s

Cycling safety and rules

Extremism and preventing radicalisation

Could you spot the signs of extremist behaviour?

Protecting children from radicalisation

Anti-bullying (including Cyber Bullying)

A range of information and guidance is available via Leicestershire’s Anti-Bullying Website. Information, resources and advice leaflets are available to download or print.

Stop online abuse

Leicestershire and Rutland Safeguarding Children Board: Information for Children and Young People

Beyond Bullying

Sexting

Do you know what a NUDE Selfie is?

Mental Health

Get Involved in Mental Health Awareness

Relationship abuse and Domestic Violence Awareness and Support

Unhealthy relationships highlighted in new Childline campaign

Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Frank – A confidential helpline for anyone in the UK concerned about drug use

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)