Safeguarding

If you have any concerns about a child please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Raynsford Academy:

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss Page

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Wheatley

Mrs Webb

Miss Goggins

Mrs Griffett

Mrs Saunders

Safeguarding Governor

Mrs Newman

Online Safety and Gaming

Parental Controls for Fortenight

Keeping Children Safe

Safeguarding, Child Protection and Prevent Is Everyone's Business

Every school must have a Child Protection Policy - often referred to as the school's Safeguarding Policy. The aim of the policy is to ensure that our school has effective measures in place to safeguard your children from the potential risk of harm and that the safety and well being of the children are of the highest priority in all aspects of our school's work. Having the policy in place ensures that all members of your school community:

Are aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and child protection
Know the procedures that should be followed if they have a cause for concern
Know where to go to find additional information regarding safeguarding
Are aware of the key indicators relating to child abuse
Fully support the school's commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Additional Support can be obtained from:

CBC Access and Referral (including Early Help): 0300 300 8585

cs.accessandreferral@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

CBC Social Care out of hours: 0300 3008123
Local Safeguarding Children's Board: Luton LSCB 01582 547590

safeguarding@luton.gov.uk

NSPCC: 0800 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Kidscape anti bullying parent helpline: 0207 823 5430

‘Together, we can tackle child abuse’ – Department for Education campaign which aims to encourage members of the public to report any concerns of child abuse and neglect

https://tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk

Raynsford Academy is delighted to say that a recent Safeguarding audit judged the school to be outstanding in this area.

"Leadership and staff, as part of the verification process, have clearly evidenced through both policy and practice that all the areas in the three safeguarding zones have clearly been met at an outstanding level."

Safeguarding is not just about protecting children from deliberate harm. It presents schools with a wide range of issues that they need to be prepared for.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance from September 2022

Safety on the Web

Raynsford Academy encourages parents and children to visit the CEOP www.thinkuknow.co.uk to keep you and your friends safe with Hector Protector and his friends. Security on our computer system is a high priority because there are so many users.

Please click the links below to go straight to this site:

for Professionals