Safeguarding
St Aldhelm’s Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. It expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. It is our willingness to work in a safe manner and challenge inappropriate behaviour that underpins this commitment.
If you are worried about something or have concerns about someone else then please speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team. The Designated Safeguarding Team at St Aldhelm's are:
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2024-25
Department for Education Safeguarding Information
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
What to do if you are worried a child is being abused
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
Other Safeguarding Information
FGM
Female genital mutilation (sometimes referred to as female circumcision) refers to procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice is illegal in the UK.
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child Sexual Exploitation is Child Abuse. Any young person could become a victim, regardless of their social or ethnic background.
Victims are often coerced into sexual relationships which they confuse with love and attention. They risk damage to their physical, emotional and psychological health.
Child Sexual Exploitation - Information - help and support
Click CEOP - Report Child Sexual Exploitation
County Lines
County lines is a form of criminal exploitation where urban gangs persuade, coerce or force children and young people to store drugs and money and/or transport them to suburban areas, market towns and coastal towns.
Protecting Children from County LinesInformation for ParentsSHARP
The SHARP system is a trusted digital platform that empowers people to anonymously voice their concerns or report incidents. If you wish to report an incident to a member of our Safeguarding team then scan the QR code below: