Safeguarding
West Park Academy is committed to the development of good practice and sound procedures. Our Safeguarding policies can be found on the Safeguarding Policies page in this section.
Child Protection
We ensure that child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support the needs of the child.
Extremism and Radicalisation
Schools have a vital role to play in protecting pupils from the risks of extremism and radicalisation, a role which is underpinned by the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 “to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism”.
Contact Details
| Role | Contact Name |
|---|---|
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Designated Safeguarding Lead, Named Person for Child Protection and The Prevent Single Point of Contact (SPOC) :
In case of absence of Miss Parker, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are: |
Miss Jenna Parker, Deputy Principal
Mrs Sam Hirst, Principal or
Miss Hayley Woodcock, Teacher or
Mrs Louise Conroy, Home School Family Worker |
| Link Governor for Child Protection: | Mr Maurice Jones |
| Link Governor for Looked After Children: | Mrs Christine Scarr |
| Designated Officer at Local Authority: |
Shirley Saunders - 01325 405319 |
Parents can also access the following: http://www.darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk
Children's Front Door
If you have a concern about a child or young person, please contact the Children's Front Door.
They will ensure that children and young people live in a secure, stable and safe environment.
This includes living at home with their family or, if this is not possible, elsewhere in the community.
Telephone: 01325 406222 or email: childrensfrontdoor@darlington.gov.uk