Safeguarding Young People
Safeguarding
Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175/157), schools must “make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children”.
At Boston Pioneers Academy, we strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are committed to Safeguarding and actively encourage a strong culture of vigilance in this area.
The academy is alert to signs of abuse and neglect and follow the Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) procedures to ensure that children receive appropriate and effective support and protection.
Parents/carers should know that the law requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. In accordance with local Information sharing protocols, we will ensure that information is shared securely and sensitively. Information will only be shared with other services where it is deemed necessary and proportionate to ensure that children and young people are safe and receive the right support.
The documents below set out the arrangements for Safeguarding and Child Protection at Boston Pioneers Academy.
Definition
It is important to see safeguarding as the “umbrella” term for everything that is done to support children and young people, to keep them safe and promote their welfare. ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018’ defines safeguarding as:
- Protecting children from maltreatment;
- Preventing impairment of a child’s health and development;
- Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care: and
- Taking action to enable all children to have the best life chances.
The welfare of the child is paramount (Children Act 1989/2004)
- All children irrespective of their age, cultural background, disability, gender, language, racial origins, religious beliefs, sexual orientation have the right to be protected from abuse
Teaching our pupils about safeguarding
Through our curriculum we teach children to stay safe and happy. We encourage the understanding that any problem or worry that they may have is legitimate, and to share their worries, big or small with their trusted adult; at home; school or with organisations such as the NSPCC or Childline.
Click here to access the NSPCC website
Click here to access Childline
Academy based contacts
| Name | Role |
| Miss J Bland | Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Mrs D Parla | Trust Safeguarding Lead |
| Mrs J Lacey | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Prevent Duty Lead, Designated Teacher for Looked After Children & eSafety Officer |
| Miss A Spilman | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Mrs C Nixon | Trust Attendance Lead |
| Miss E Gilbert | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Our Academy actively participates in ‘Operation Encompass’ – A joint project between schools and Lincolnshire Police.
