Safeguarding is central to everything we do, ensuring every learner feels safe, supported and protected while learning, growing and preparing for their future.
At Kingsley Academy, safeguarding is part of daily practice, not a separate process. All staff receive regular training to ensure they remain up to date with safeguarding legislation, guidance and procedures. Recruitment processes are thorough and follow strict checks to confirm suitability to work with young people.
The academy has trained safeguarding leads, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSLs, who oversee safeguarding procedures and provide guidance to staff. Policies are reviewed frequently and updated in line with national safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education. Our priority is always the safety, well-being, and protection of every learner.
All staff receive ongoing safeguarding training so they can recognise concerns early and respond appropriately.
We follow strict recruitment checks and vetting processes to ensure all staff are suitable to work with young people.
Attendance and punctuality are tracked closely, with patterns reviewed and shared with relevant professionals when needed.
Staff follow clear safeguarding procedures so concerns are reported quickly and handled correctly.
If you ever have concerns about a child’s safety or well-being, you can contact your local safeguarding children’s service directly. These services provide advice, guidance and support when safeguarding concerns arise.
Local Safeguarding Contacts
If you have concerns about a child’s safety or well-being, it’s important to act as soon as possible. Speaking to the right people quickly helps ensure the child receives the support they need.
Contact us or your local safeguarding service immediately so concerns can be reviewed and support arranged.
All staff share responsibility, supported by trained safeguarding leads who oversee procedures and responses.
Concerns are recorded, reviewed and acted upon following safeguarding guidance and appropriate procedures.
Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure they follow current safeguarding guidance and best practice.