Sheffield Springs Academy recognises that safeguarding encompasses the duties of child protection and promoting the rights and welfare of children.  As such, it is:

• Everyone's responsibility to safeguard children
• Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play; and
• Everyone working with children maintains an attitude of 'it could happen here'

This includes all staff, governors and volunteers working in school.

It also applies to contractors and visitors during any interactions they may have with children, United Learning central office staff and to Trustees, working in or on behalf of the school.

All staff at Sheffield Springs Academy are safeguarding trained.  The training takes place at the start of every academic year and updates are provided termly.  All new staff complete a safeguarding induction programme.

The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and deputy designated safeguarding lead (DDSL) are advance safeguarding trained.

If the child is in danger

Ring 999 or 101

If the child is not at risk or immediate harm

If your're concerned about a child but they're not in immediate danger, it's still important to share the information with us as soon as possible.

If your call is not urgent contact Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855 24 hours a day.

Keeping children and young people safe is everyone's business

If you have even the slightest concerns about a child or young person's welfare, don't ignore it - do something about it.

You can find out more about what child abuse and neglect is, and how to spot the signs on the NSPCC website.

If you're working with children and young people, the government publication What to do if you're worried a child is being abused contains information and advice regarding the most appropriate course of action to take if you are worried about the safety of a child or young person.  It also explains how agencies should respond to your concerns.

How we investigate allegations of abuse

If you contact us because you suspect a child is at risk we'll look into the concerns you've reported.  We won't be able to share any inforamtion about the child or their family with you, or tell you what action we've taken.

You can read more about the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub here.

Prevent Information

If you have concerns about your child relating to extremism and radicalisation, you can receive support and advice from your local police by telephoning 101.  They will treat the matter with total confidence and will do all they can to help prevent your child turning to behaviour that breaks the law.

You can also contact Prevent on 01142 523 217 for free, confidential advice.

Report Remove Tool

The NSPCC have introduced a new Report Remove Tool whereby children, young people and adults can report nude images of them that are circulating social media and ensure they are taken down. 

The took can be accessed here.

Worried about the behaviour of an adult who works with children?

If your concern is about the behaviour of an adult who works with children in a paid or voluntary capacity contact your line manager and/ or the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Andrew Adedoyin 0114 273 4855.