Safeguarding
At The Ferns Primary Academy, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils. Volunteers are asked to sign to confirm that they will adhere to our safeguarding principles and understand how to report safeguarding concerns.
All staff and governors undertake regular safeguarding staff training and we follow safer recruitment processes to strictly vet all staff, governors and volunteers.
We recognise that some children may be the victims of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse and all staff undertake regular training so that they are able to recognise signs of abuse. Academy staff will often, by virtue of their day-to-day contact and knowledge of the children, be well-placed to identify such abuse and abuse and offer support to children in need.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Ed Gittins (Academy Head)
Our Deputy DSLs are:
Joseph Huotari (Assistant Headteacher)
Katie Mason (SENCo)
Rashida Nasir (EYFS)
To contact the DSL team, please email: dsl@ferns.kite.academy
Governor responsible for safeguarding: Ian Ayre
Contact: 01252 548390 or info@ferns.kite.academy
Our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy can be found here.
Our Aims
Whilst the prime focus of The Ferns Primary Academy is to secure the best educational provision for the child, the school recognises that the safety, welfare and care of children are paramount. We are therefore committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted into our care at all times. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available here: Academy Policies
We recognise that some children may be the victims of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Staff of the school will often, by virtue of their day to day contact and knowledge of the children, be well placed to identify such abuse and offer support to children in need.
We ensure that arrangements are in place for:
All appropriate actions to be taken to address concerns about the welfare of a child, or children, following the procedure outlined in The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy procedures and in full partnership with other local agencies
All persons working at this school to be trained in the recognition of signs of abuse and how to respond.
strict Safer Recruitment procedures with key staff holding the 'Safer Recruitment' training.
In order to protect our children, we:
Create an atmosphere where all our children can feel secure, valued and listened to
Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse
Respond quickly and effectively to cases of suspected abuse
Notify Children’s Services via the approved mechanisms as soon as there is a significant concern.
Monitor and support children at risk
Use the curriculum to raise children’s awareness, build confidence and skills
Work closely with parent/carers and support external agencies
Ensure that all adults within our school/service who have access to children have been checked as to their suitability.
Provide continuing support to a child about whom there have been concerns who leave the school by ensuring that appropriate information is forwarded under confidential cover to the child’s new school.