The Heath Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We believe that every child has the right to learn, grow and thrive in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where they feel valued, respected and protected from harm.

We recognise our responsibility to safeguard children and take this duty seriously. We are committed to ensuring that effective safeguarding arrangements are in place across all our schools and that all staff, trustees, LSC members, volunteers and visitors understand their role in keeping children safe.

Our commitment includes:

• Creating a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
• Listening to children and taking their concerns seriously
• Providing safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environments
• Identifying children who may be vulnerable or at risk and taking appropriate action
• Working closely with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies to promote the welfare of children
• Ensuring robust recruitment and vetting procedures for all staff and volunteers
• Providing regular safeguarding training for staff, trustees and LSC members
• Promoting online safety and educating pupils about how to stay safe both in school and beyond
• Maintaining clear safeguarding policies and procedures that comply with statutory guidance and best practice

Our Trustee for safeguarding is Laura Crossley.

We are committed to acting promptly and appropriately whenever concerns about a child's welfare arise. All safeguarding concerns are treated seriously and managed in line with current legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Our safeguarding policies can be viewed in the Policies section of our website. 

We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. See our Prevent Duty Statement page for more information. 

If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child attending one of our schools, please contact the relevant school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the first instance. 

Together, we can ensure that every child is safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.
 

Further information

Find out more about the legal framework for our safeguarding duty:

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026

Working Together to Safeguard Children

Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment between children in schools and colleges

 
The Children’s Advice and Duty Service (ChAD) can be contacted on 01202 228866.

Find out about keeping your child safe online by visiting:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
http://www.internetmatters.org
https://parentinfo.org/
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zr2yscw/fact-or-fake/1
http://www.dorset.police.uk/countylines

Help for those who have experienced domestic abuse: 
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/your-community/community-safety/domestic-abuse/help-for-those-who-have-experienced-domestic-abuse