At Southmoor Academy we are always concerned about the health and well-being of our pupils. We know school life can be difficult and we are always standing by to help with any troubles that are stopping you from enjoying your time at Southmoor. If you have any worries and need to talk at anytime (even during the holidays) then we’re here to help you.
For more helpful advice and guidance, please select from the sections below.
Safeguarding at Southmoor Academy
Safeguarding at Southmoor Academy
At Southmoor Academy we have a strong culture of ‘safeguarding’ that runs throughout every level of our staff. Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means: protecting children from abuse and maltreatment, preventing harm to children’s health or development and ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.
The school is committed to ensuring that children are safe whilst with us. This means that not only have we made every attempt to make our site secure but take a firm line on bullying: our implementation of policies in both areas has been inspected and praised by the Local Authority.
All of our staff receive regular safeguarding training and we have dedicated safeguarding specialists who are there to support pupils should they need it. We make stringent safeguarding checks upon the suitability of all applicants when recruiting.
Within the PSHE programme, there are modules on keeping safe and we focus upon teaching students e-safety.
If you have any concerns, or are worried about anyone you know then please speak with one of our especially trained members of staff below.
Your school leads for student safeguarding are Mrs Thompson, Ms Murley, Mrs Riddle and Mrs Harris.
Mrs Zakaidze is the designated safeguarding leads for our Sixth Form.
Report a Concern
General Advice
Health & Wellbeing Advice
Bullying Advice
E Safety Advice
