Five Spires Academy is committed to every child having a safe and happy upbringing, where children are free to grow up without fear. Anyone who joins our school will be expected to share this commitment and should any concerns arise, to be proactive in following procedures and seeking advice from appropriate agencies as outlined in our Safeguarding Policy.

 

Who to Speak To - Safeguarding ​

In school, our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Diane Raftery, our Headteacher and our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Mrs Sharon Motorny and Mrs Tracy Lisseter. A list of these names is displayed in the entrance for visitors and parents to view and the information has also been shared with the children. 

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To find out more about safeguarding policies and procedures, please click on the 'policies' tab to find the Safeguarding Policy. Please also see our SEND information available.

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For Further Information

As a parent, carer, relative, neighbour, member of the public or a professional who has contact with children, you may be concerned about the welfare and safety of your own child or a child you know.

 

These concerns could be about their appearance, behaviour, development or how they are being cared for.

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More information and advice can be found on the following link to Staffordshire Safeguarding Children's Board Website.  Please click on the link below:

 

Staffordshire Safeguarding Children's Board website

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The NSPCC also provides useful information on safeguarding children:

NSPCC

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First Response / Staffordshire Children's Advice & Support (SCAS)

What to do if you have a serious concern:

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• Have you got a serious concern about the safety of a child or young person up to the age of 18?  

• Do you think a child or young person is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed?

• Are you worried that a child is living in circumstances where they are treated badly and not cared for properly?

• ​Contact First Response.

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Staffordshire Children's Advice & Support (First Response) Phone Number: 

Free phone: 0300 111 8007 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm)

Emergency out of hours: 0845 604 2886

Always dial 999 in the event of an emergency.

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Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies​​

• Acceptable Use and E-Safety Policy 

• Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (NEW)

• Mandatory Reporting of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

• Mobile Phone, Devices and Smart Watches Policy

• Child on Child Abuse Policy 2022

• Prevent Policy

• Prevent Duty Guidance England & Wales

• REAch2 Digital and Online Safety Policy

• REAch2 Social Media Policy

• REAch2 Intimate Care Policy

• REAch2 Missing Pupils Policy

• REAch2 Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 2022

• REAch2 Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy 2022

• Travelling To and From School Alone Policy

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