Safeguarding
The staff at Hamp Academy have an overriding responsibility to protect the children at our school and work in partnership with other agencies like the Health Authority, Social Services and the police.
As our first concern must be the well-being of your child, there may be occasions when we have to consult other agencies before we contact parents. The procedures we have to follow have been laid down in accordance with the Somerset Safeguarding Children's partnership.
Position | Names |
Headteacher | Sarah Hitchings |
Designated Safeguarding Lead | Kelly Cresswell |
Safeguarding Deputies/Officers | Caroline Clutterbuck |
Chair of Governors at Hamp Academy | Siobhan Gallagher |
Trust Safeguarding Lead | Sally Power |
Links to general information:
Internet matters https://www.internetmatters.org/
NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
https://parentzone.org.uk/
To report abuse or inappropriate on-line contact (this can include sexting)
https://ceop.police.uk
NSPCC-02 helpline:
A free helpline to provide people with expert advice on keeping children safe online call: 0808 800 5002.
Parental controls:
For help and guidance on parental controls see: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/
Please click HERE for their latest guide 'What parents need to know about TikTok'.
Video on safety using Minecraft:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA_9nckZYLM&feature=youtu.be
A Parent’s Guide to Minecraft: tips and advice for keeping children safe on Minecraft:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/minecraft-a-parents-guide/
Advice on talking to your child about staying safe online: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-your-child-staying-safe-online/. This includes what to do if you are
worried about your child’s safety online, for example, taking inappropriate pictures, sharing personal information and more.
NSPCC Share Aware:
This link relates to staying safe on social networks, apps and games and includes a parent’s guide to talking to your child about what to share online: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/
Prevent Duty