Safeguarding
Deputy Headteacher, Miss J Barrett, is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the five Year Managers and the Alternative Education and Attendance Manager are Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
If you have any concerns about a safeguarding issue please contact one of the following.
| Role | Staff | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Safeguarding Lead | Miss J Barrett | mbr@hummersknott.org.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs F Cairns | acl@hummersknott.org.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs E Kirby | ack@hummersknott.org.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs D Craggs | xcg@hummersknott.org.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs J Garnett | agn@hummersknott.org.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs E Coltman | act@hummersknott.org.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mr H Spence | asn@hummersknott.org.uk |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mr M Gunnell | mgn@hummersknott.org.uk |
CEOP
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk
Report Remove
The NSPCC’s service for children and young people, Childline, has launched the Report Remove tool with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to help young people remove nude images of themselves from the internet.
The Report Remove tool can be used by any young person under 18 to report a nude image or video of themselves that’s appeared online. The IWF then review these reports, and work to have the content removed if it breaks the law.
There are many reasons a young person may have shared a self-generated sexual image. Some may have sent an image for fun, or to a boyfriend or girlfriend, which has then been shared with others or on platforms without their consent. They may also have been groomed online or blackmailed into sharing this content.
To report a nude image or video, the young person has to first verify their age. Our Childline service ensures all young people are safeguarded and supported throughout the process. Young people can expect the same level of confidentiality they would from all their interactions with Childline; they do not need to provide their real name to Childline or IWF if they don’t want to.
If a child has had a nude image shared online it’s vital they know who to turn to for support and our Report Remove tool is available for them.
You can also find more ways to support your child if they’ve been sexting here
Safeguarding Information
Important Information for all visitors, please read the following carefullly.
Child Protection/Safeguarding Is Everyone’s Responsibility. Hummersknott Academy is a Prevent Academy and operates in line with the HM Government Counter-terrorism and Security Act 2015.
Any engagement or activity which promotes extremist behaviour or engenders radicalisation will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Child Protection
Visitors without official clearance are not permitted in school unless accompanied by a member of staff.
Categories of Abuse
- Neglect
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
Please report any suspicious injury or dialogue, no matter how small, to the Designated Safeguarding Lead – J Barrett or deputies – F Cairns, E Coltman, D Craggs, J Garnett, E Kirby, H Spence and M Gunnell.
Contact via our main reception
How you may become involved
- Sighting of an injury about which there is no clear explanation.
- A child may want to tell you about something that is happening to them.
- Another person may express concerns about a child’s well being.
- You may have noticed significant changes in a child’s behaviour/performance in school.
- You may overhear a conversation that concerns you regarding a child’s safety or wellbeing.
What to do
- Listen – non-judgementally.
- Ask open questions if you need to clarify but do not investigate.
- Do not compromise confidentiality – explain you may need to refer it to someone.
- Reassure the child, but avoid physical contact.
- Report any suspicious injury/dialogue no matter how small to the designated person as soon as possible.
As a visitor you have legal responsibility for the care and Health and Safety of yourself and others. All accidents must be reported to main reception.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on site.
Car parking – vehicles and contents left at owners risk.
Fire alarm – If the bell sounds continuously please leave the building by the nearest exit and report to the assembly point on the 3G pitch.
Please sign out at main reception and return your pass upon leaving the building.
Appendix A from Safeguarding Policy – Universal services and specialist support staff
| DSL Name, location and contact details | Miss J Barrett – Hummersknott Academy 01325 241191 |
| Childrens Initial Advice Team email address and contact number | Professional reporting a concern 01325 406252 Emergency Duty Team if the above office is closed to report a concern 01642 524552 Angela Turnbull – Education Contact Angela.Turnbull@darlington.gov.uk 07391 396050 |
| Attendance Manager name, email address and contact number | Mrs J Garnett – Hummersknott Academy 01325 241191 agn@hummersknott.org.uk |
| School Counsellor name and contact number | Mrs T Tipton – Hummersknott Academy – 01325 241191 |
| School nurse contact number | School Nurse 03000 030013 |
| Education Psychologist name, email address and contact number | Educational Psychologist (01325) 405735 sarah.tighe@darlington.gov.uk |
| Child and Adolescent Mental health Service name, email address and contact | CAMHS tewv.camhscountydurhamdarlington@nhs.net Darlington 01325 736350 Referrals to Durham 03000 1238296 |
| Parent support advisor name, email address and contact | Year Managers: Y7 – Mrs Craggs – xcg@hummersknott.org.uk Y8 – Mrs Cairns – acl@hummersknott.org.uk Y9 – Mrs Coltman – act@hummersknott.org.uk Y10 – Mr Spence – asn@hummersknott.org.uk Y11 – Mrs Kirby – ack@hummersknott.org.uk |
| The three safeguarding partners | Local Authority / Chief of Police / Integrated Care Board (ICB) – formally known as CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) |
| Police – Urgent 999 | |
| Police – Non-urgent 101 |
Appendix B from Safeguarding Policy – Safeguarding and Child Protection training details
| DSL/DDSL and any other members of the safeguarding team that are level 3 trained – Training to be updated every 2 years – National College – Advanced certificate in safeguarding for safeguarding leads | Headteacher: Mr Sowerby – Nov 25 DSL: Miss Barrett – Jul 25 DDSLs: Mrs Cairns – Jun 25 Mrs Craggs – Jun 25 Mrs Coltman – Jun – 25 Mrs Garnett – Jul 25 Mrs Kirby – Jun 25 Mr Spence – Jan 25 Mr Gunnell – Jan 26 |
| Lead Prevent designated staff member – recommended training every year for PREVENT Lead. Training can be accessed on National College | DDSLs: Mrs Cairns – Sept 25 Mrs Craggs – Sept 25 Mrs Coltman – Sept 25 Mrs Kirby – Sept 25 Mr Spence – Nov 25 |
| Chair of Governors and Named Governor linked to safeguarding – recommended training every 2 years with interim refreshers where statutory alongside Safer Recruitment and PREVENT | Chair: Ms J Davis – Jan 2025 Safeguarding Links: Mr M Fryer |
| Safer Recruitment Training – Recommended training every 2 years – National College LADO Training – Recommended training every two years – National College | Headteacher: Mr Sowerby – Nov 25 Other Staff: Mrs Ainsley – Nov 25 Miss Barrett – Nov 25 Mrs Hurst – Nov 25 Mrs Rayner – Nov 25 Mrs Kyle – Nov 25 Governor: Mrs Hutchinson – Sept 25 All SLT members Designated Safeguarding Lead: Miss Barrett – Nov 25 Headteacher: Mr Sowerby – Nov 25 |
| Designated Teacher for Looked after Children – Recommended every two years – National College | Mrs C Chapman |
