Safeguarding
At Hamp Academy we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students and their families are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect; we follow recognised local and national procedures to ensure that all children receive effective support and protection.
Position | Names |
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Kelly Cresswell safeguarding@hampacademy.co.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Caroline Clutterbuck |
| Safeguarding Officer | Erin Taylor |
| Designated Teacher for Looked After Children | Mandy Davies |
Trust Safeguarding Lead | Sally Power |
| Governor with Safeguarding Responsibility | Suzanne Lawrence |
| Designated Mental Health Lead | Pippa Williams |
Safeguarding is everybody’s business
If you are worried about a child or young person who could be in danger, please contact:
Children’s Social Care on 0300 123 2224
Email: childrens@somerset.gov.uk
Police: 101 or in an emergency 999
Links to general information:
Radicalisation
Radicalisation is when someone starts to believe or support extreme views, and in some cases, then participates in extremist acts (including threats and intimidation, or violence). It can be motivated by a range of factors, including political beliefs and prejudices against particular groups of people, or religious beliefs or ideologies.
Anyone can be radicalised, but factors such as being easily influenced and impressionable make children and young people particularly vulnerable. Children who are at risk of radicalisation will often have low self-esteem or be victims of bullying or discrimination. For more information see Let's Talk about it Prevent. Radicalisation of children and young people is child abuse and should be treated as a child protection issue.
Safeguarding is the primary objective of the Prevent Duty in Somerset. If you have any concerns that someone in your community is vulnerable or susceptible to radicalisation by extremists, please contact the Police Prevent Referral team on 01179 455 536 or email channelsw@avonandsomerset.pnn.police.uk