Safeguarding
All members of the Safeguarding Team are passionate about supporting the students in our school. All of the team are skilled and experienced and can advise and support you with all different aspects of safeguarding and welfare.
We pride ourselves on giving students and families realistic, sensible and practical advice and guidance with a no-nonsense approach. We aim to do this whilst being positive about the challenges and opportunities that are faced with the families and students in our school.
For any safeguarding issues as parents you want to support please use the contact details below:
Sarah Lightbody – DSL
safeguarding@weaversacademy.org.uk
We will aim to respond within 48 working hours and in term time only.
We work closely with the Police. For events in the local community please report to the police on 101 (if it is not urgent) or 999 (if you are in immediate danger).
We work closely with Northamptonshire Children’s safeguarding partnership to support the school and families
Home – Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Board (northamptonshirescb.org.uk)
For any issues facing students they can report to the safeguarding team or any member of staff they want to talk to and we will support. Alternatively they can use our Sharp System to report issues. See link below:
https://weaversacademy.thesharpsystem.com
All our policies linked with safeguarding can be found on our Policies page.
Please use the links below to find support/information in the following areas:
E-Safety
Children’s Online Safety Test from Virgin Media:
https://www.virginmedia.com/blog/online-safety/childrens-internet-safety-test
Support with removing nude images online: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/
Ofcom has published new codes of practice to support technology companies with meeting online safety responsibilities: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/tech-firms-must-clamp-down-on-illegal-online-materials
Drugs, Gangs, Knife Crime and Modern Day Slavery
- Drug Alert - Fentanyl
- Drug Alert - Synthetic Opioids
- Vapes containing Spice Poster
- Fake Diazepam Poster
- Childline support with gun and knife crime
- Staying Safe With Cannabis
- Nitrous Oxide Fact Sheet
- Overdose Advice Leaflet
- Film launched to tackle child exploitation
Sexual Health / Harmful Sexual Behaviour
What services and organisations should do to help people at risk of forced marriage
Support with removing nude images online: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/
Welfare and Mental Wellbeing
- Link to Padlet of Resources
- https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health
Domestic Violence
Safeguarding
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 - Part One
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 - Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges
Parent/Family support
- NSPCC Podcast: Supporting new parents through adversity
- Stay Connected Newsletter Nov23 North
- Stay Connected Newsletter Nov23 West
- Group Work Leaflet Sept23 North
- Group Work Leaflet Sept23 West
- Helpful Addresses