At Ernest Bevin Academy, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority, and we are committed to creating a culture of vigilance where children's welfare is actively promoted.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, governors, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. Our policies and procedures are in line with statutory requirements and best practice guidance.

We ensure that:

• All staff receive appropriate safeguarding and child protection training
• There is a culture of vigilance around safeguarding issues
• Students know who they can talk to if they have concerns
• We work closely with parents/carers and external agencies
• Rigorous safer recruitment procedures are in place
• The school environment is safe and secure

Key Safeguarding Areas

Child Protection

Our Child Protection Policy outlines the procedures we follow to safeguard children from abuse and neglect. We follow the guidance from the Department for Education (Keeping Children Safe in Education), Wandsworth Safeguarding Children Partnership, and United Learning.

Online Safety

We teach students how to stay safe online and have robust filtering and monitoring systems in place. Students are taught about online risks, including cyberbullying, online grooming, and inappropriate content.

Anti-Bullying

We have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying in all its forms. Our Anti-Bullying Policy outlines how we prevent and respond to bullying incidents. Students are encouraged to report any concerns about bullying through various channels.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

We recognize the importance of promoting positive mental health and wellbeing among our students. We have a dedicated pastoral team and provide various support services, including counseling and access to external agencies.

The SHARP System

The School Help Advice Reporting Page (SHARP) System is a confidential online reporting tool that allows students to report any concerns they have about bullying, safety, wellbeing, or any other issues. Reports can be made anonymously.

Safeguarding Resources

• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Online Safety Policy
• Anti-Bullying Policy
• Keeping Children Safe in Education (gov.uk)
• NSPCC Website

Raising a Safeguarding Concern

If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child at Ernest Bevin Academy, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead or one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads immediately.

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