Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. To ensure we fulfil this responsibility at the Richard Barnes Academy, all professionals are trained to ensure their approach is child-centred; what is in the best interests of the learner as all times. No single professional can have a full picture of a child’s needs and circumstances. If children and families are to receive the right help at the right time, everyone who comes into contact with them has a role to play in identifying concerns and the sharing of information, on a ‘need to know’ basis. The Safeguarding Team will ensure the information is triaged and dealt with appropriately.
Richard Barnes Academy Safeguarding Team
Fitzwilliam Campus
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Claire Everton |
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Erica Brown |
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Karen Ferguson |
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Ruth Slater |
Trinity Campus
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Claire Everton |
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Lisa Crowther |
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Sarah Judge |
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Leah Christie |
The Key Safeguarding Principles at The Richard Barnes Academy:
- The welfare of the child is paramount
- Staff should understand their responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of learners
- Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
- Make a record of any such incident and of decisions made/ further actions agreed, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy
- Apply the same professional standards regardless of gender or sexuality (Equality Act 2010)
The Safeguarding Team:
- Take action on any concerns raised by staff members
- Work with external agencies when required (Police, Social Care, LA etc)
- Manage child protection files, adhering to national guidance
- Provide safeguarding training to all members of staff and provide updates when required
If you have concerns about a learner at the Richard Barnes Academy please report your concerns to Erica Brown erica.brown@rjba.education
Report a Safeguarding Concern
If you have any concerns about a student or family, please do not hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead through the link below, who will be able to deal with your concern in a timely manner.