Every workplace has a legal responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. 

Safeguarding means:

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• Protecting children from abuse and maltreatment.

• Preventing harm to children's health or development.

• Ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.

• Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.

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Support contact numbers:

• NHS - 111

• Police - 999

• NSPCC Hear2Help Young People Service - 01733 207620

• NSPCC free helpline - 0808 800 5000

• Children's Safeguarding Team, Health - 01480 418633

• Aspire Drug and Alcohol Service - 07780495317

• Special Education Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) - 01223 699211

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Helpful websites:

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Childline -

Bullying UK -

Kidscape (preventing bullying and child abuse) -

Think U know (internet safety) -

The Kite Trust (gender and sexuality support) -

MIND (mental health issues) -

Cambs Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence  -

Womens Aid (against domestic violence) -

Against Violence and Abuse -

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Safeguarding Officer at PSA Academy :   Elizabeth Howarth

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Take a look at our Safeguarding Policy linked below for a more in-depth understanding of how Safeguarding works in the workplace