Safeguarding at Alleyne’s Academy

At Alleyne’s Academy, safeguarding our students is our top priority. In line with section 115 of the Education Act 2002 (and section 157 for academies), and the Children Act 1989, we have robust policies and procedures in place to protect the welfare of every student. Effective child protection requires collaboration across agencies, clear procedures, and staff who are well-trained and confident in responding to safeguarding issues.

Who to Contact

If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a student, please contact one of our safeguarding leads:

• Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr. C Bailey (Deputy Headteacher)
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
  • Mr. T Tweats (Deputy Headteacher)
  • Mrs. H Broadist (Head of Year)
  • Mrs. A Jones (Business Manager)

Useful Safeguarding Contacts

• Staffordshire Education Safeguarding Advice Service (ESAS): 01785 895836, esas@staffordshire.gov.uk
• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO): 0300 111 8007
• Staffordshire Childrens Advice and Support (SCAS): 0300 111 8007
• Emergency Duty Services (EDS-out of hours safeguarding concerns): 0345 604 2886, eds.team.manager@staffordshire.gov.uk
• Staffordshire Police Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): via 101, in an emergency please dial 999
• Stoke-on-Trent Children’s Services: Chat and Advice Service (CHAD) 01782 235100, Emergency Duty Team: 01782 234234 (outside office hours)
• Dave Atherton - School Guidance around Asylum Seekers (Central Thoroughfare Team): david.atherton@staffordshire.gov.uk
• Staffordshire Police coordinator: Mark Hardern Tel: 07539 3636299, mark.hardern@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk
• Staffordshire Police Prevent Team: 01785 232054, 01785 233109, prevent@staffordshire.police.uk
• PHSE Coordinator: Natalie McGrath, natalie@staffscvys.org.uk

Local Advice

• New Era
• Fostering Service (Staffordshire): 0800 169 2061, fostering&adoptionbus@staffordshire.gov.uk Out of Hours: Emergency Duty Service 01785 354030
• Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board: StaffsSCB
• Entrust HR Services (subscription basis): 01785 278961
• Fostering Service (Stoke-on-Trent): 01782 234555, fostering@stoke.gov.uk
• Family Information Service Hub (F.I.S.H): 01782 232200, fish@stoke.gov.uk

Useful Safeguarding Links

• NSPCC: Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) NSPCC Learning
• NSPCC: Keeping children safe online - online safety/sexting/sending nudes Keeping children safe online
• CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection): CEOP Safety Centre
• Professionals Online Safety Helpline: 0844 381 4772, Safer Internet Helpline
• Internet Watch Foundation (IWF): Internet Watch Foundation
• Safer Internet Centre: helpline@saferinternet.org.uk
• Childline: 08001111 Childline
• Ofsted -General Enquiries 0300 123 1231:
• Ofsted -About Schools 0300 123 4234:
• Ofsted -Concerns 0300 123 4666:
• E-Mail
• HM Government (advice on protecting children from radicalisation for parents, teachers, and leaders) Educate Against hate
• NSPCC Harmful Sexual Behaviour Project 0844 892 0273:

Useful Websites

• Staffordshire Safeguarding Children BoardStaffsSCB
• Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) CEOP
• NSPCC - 24 hour Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000: NSPCC
• Stop It Now! child sexual abuse helpline: Stop It Now!
• Women's Aid 0870 2700 123
• UNICEF - Support Care Team0300 330 5580 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm). If you think a child is in immediate danger please call 999. UNICEF
• IChildline: 08001111 Childline