Safeguarding
“The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff understand that they all have a role to play in keeping pupils safe. There is a whole-school focus on pupil well-being. Staff receive a high level of safeguarding training and can identify signs of neglect or abuse. They report all concerns to ensure that help can be arranged if it is required” Ofsted |
Hope Wood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our Recruitment and Selection Policy reflects this and is in line with Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership guidelines and Keeping Children Safe in Education |
Safeguarding concerns are handled sensitively and professionally by appropriately trained, designated staff who are committed to supporting student well-being and safety.
The safeguarding of our young people is of paramount importance to us, particularly taking into consideration their complex additional needs. Students are supported by a range of specialist staff within the academy and externally we liaise with a range of professionals including CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health), Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership, Virtual School, Health professionals and Children’s Services to ensure that our young people feel safe and are protected from harm.
Designated Officers
Faye Spanton |
Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Sally Cave |
Behaviour Manager & Designated Safeguarding Deputy |
Anne Marshall |
Deputy Head (Pastoral) & Designated Safeguarding Deputy |
Chloe Allen |
Family Liaison & Designated Safeguarding Deputy |
Victoria Muir |
Acting Head of Academy & Designated Safeguarding Deputy |
Richie Dunn |
Lead Practitioner 6th Form & Designated Safeguarding Deputy |
Sharon Common |
Trust Safeguarding Lead |
More information on Operation Encompass can be found by clicking here
Ascent Safeguarding Lead
Sharon Common
Trustee for Safeguarding
Lynn Watson
Safeguarding Policies
Safeguarding Policies can be found on our Policies page by clicking the link below.
Useful links – What to do if you have a concern
The Children’s Hub – Hartlepool
Together for Children – Get in Touch
Report a concern about a child