Benjamin Britten Academy of Music & Mathematics

An 11-18 co-educational day school and Centre of Excellence in Mathematics

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Safeguarding - Introduction and contacts

Safeguarding students is a priority at Benjamin Britten Music Academy and means keeping the school community safe from harm, abuse, or injury.

We take our duty of care very seriously, ensuring that all staff receive safeguarding training annually and that safer recruiting practices are followed. Students are reminded of the need for safeguarding and key safeguarding messages through PSHE lessons, tutorial time activities, and assemblies.

The needs and safety of young people always come first. This school is committed to safeguarding our students, staff, and visitors. We expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment and brief them about our procedures and practices when they arrive at the school.

The safeguarding agenda incorporates the prevention of extremism and radicalisation as well as child protection, and concentrates on the wellbeing of the young person. We aim to ensure that we detect any sign that could indicate a young person is not thriving or is failing to meet his/her potential.

If you feel you have any concerns and would like to discuss them with any of the safeguarding team in the strictest of confidence please contact the Year team Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) on 01502 582312.

Year 7: Mr Cook, Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Smith

Year 8 : Mrs Hammond and Mrs Reeder

Year 9: Mrs Adams and Mrs Knights

Year 10: Mrs Wright and Mrs Norton

Year 11: Mrs Burton and Mrs Spall

DSL (SEND) - Mrs Poole SENDCo

 

The Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead for Benjamin Britten Academy is Ms Thurbon  (Head teacher)

The Primary Designated Safeguarding Lead for Benjamin Britten Academy is Miss Montgomery  

The Alternate Designated Safguarding Leads (ADSL) for Benjamin Britten Academy are Mrs Armon and Mr Flanagan

Safeguarding - Anti-bullying Ambassadors

Safeguarding - Bullying

Safeguarding - Child Exploitation (CCE)and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

Safeguarding - Child to Parent Abuse

Safeguarding - County Lines

Safeguarding - Domestic Abuse

Safeguarding - Early Help

Safeguarding - Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

Safeguarding - eSafety

Safeguarding - FGM and Honour Based Violence

Safeguarding - Gender Identity Discrimination

Safeguarding - Harmful Sexual Behaviours

Peer on Peer/Child on Child Abuse

Safeguarding - Preventing Radicalisation and Extremism

Safeguarding - Report a Concern

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