Safeguarding

Child Protection Procedures

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY

On the discovery, disclosure or suspicion of abuse, all staff must ACT.
If in any doubt, ACT.

Inform a Named person for Child Protection (Safeguarding Team) immediately and ensure this is added on to CPOMS). Should you need to make a referral to Children’s Social Care yourself, please ring Children’s Social Care Initial Contact Point on 01274 435600 or the Emergency Duty Team on 01274 431010

The Safeguarding (Named Person) Team

Catherine Butler Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)	Suzanne Carter Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)	Zaibun Khan Named Governor (Safeguarding)

Catherine Hainsworth Safeguarding Team Member (Trainee DDSL)	Helen Cowen Safeguarding Team Member (Medical)

Whistleblowing Procedures

Any concerns about inappropriate conduct in school by members of staff or visitors must be taken to the Head of Academy or a member of the Safeguarding team immediately. 
If you do not feel you can take your concern to the above people, please either: 

• Contact the Chair of Governors via the school address or by email to: governance@nsat.org.uk  
• Contact the Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of Trustees via NSAT Business Centre, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QN, or by email to: governance@nsat.org.uk   

Free, confidential advice about Whistleblowing can also be obtained from Protect: https://protect-advice.org.uk