Safeguarding

West Vale Academy is committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is a central part of our whole academy approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential. This is achieved by:

• Creating an environment whereby high standards of work, effort and behaviour are expected and rewarded with praise and encouragement.
• Providing a curriculum, which will help all children to develop their full potential.
• Providing appropriate training and learning opportunities to sustain the personal and professional development of all staff, governors and volunteers.
• Developing an academy community where everyone feels valued and secure, shows understanding of others, respects diversity and promotes equality of opportunity and encourages a sense of pride in our academy.
• Working in partnership with parents by offering support, information and advice about their child’s learning and development.

Useful Support Contact Numbers:

• Women’s Domestic Violence – 0808 2000 247
• Men’s Domestic Violence – 0808 801 0327
• NSPCC 24hr free phone – 0808 800 5000
• Childline – 0800 1111
• Police (if not urgent) – 101
• Women’s Refuge – 0845 155 1485
• Social Services – 01422 393336

If you are ever concerned about any child please speak to one of our DSLs.