Safeguarding
Pastoral enquiries to: pastoral@frederickbirdacademy.org
At Frederick Bird Academy the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.
We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff are trained in Child Protection, and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
The procedures which we follow have been laid down by the Coventry Safeguarding Team and the school has adopted the Child Protection Policy in line with this, for the safety of all. On rare occasions our concern about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies. We will ensure that all concerns are discussed with parent/ carers first, before any referrals are made, unless we believe that such a move may be contrary to a child’s welfare.
The Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
The Designated Safeguarding Leads are: (ID 1194)
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Tracey TomesSenior Deputy Head (Lead DSL)
Tracey Tomes
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Michelle PorterHeadteacher (DSL)
Michelle Porter
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Clare ReesAssistant Headteacher for Engagement (DDSL)
Clare Rees
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Ronnie WakeFamily Support Worker (DDSL)
Ronnie Wake
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Lucie MasonAttendance Officer (DDSL)
Lucie Mason
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Danika WalshInclusion Mentor (DDSL)
Danika Walsh
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Leanne LawrenceInclusion Mentor (DDSL)
Leanne Lawrence
The Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
The Child Protection Policy on the Policies Page
Helplines and Support
Coventry’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub: 024 76788555
EDT (Out of hours Social Care): 024 76832222 (State that you have concerns about a child and want to speak to Children’s Social Care).
CAMHS (Coventry)
02476 961 366
Safe To Talk
https://www.safetotalk.org.uk/ or 0800 111 4998
Childline
0800 1111
MIND (Coventry Wellbeing Hub)
024 7655 2847
NSPCC
0808 800 5000
NSPCC FGM Helpline
0800 028 3550
MASH
If you have an immediate safeguarding concern outside of school hours, or wish to make an anonymous referral please contact:
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/mash
Family Support Worker Helpline
Family support workers are available across Coventry to listen, support and offer advice and guidance to families and professionals.
