Safeguarding Statement
Orion Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
The government has launched a new website which gives parents, teachers and school leaders practical advice on protecting children against extremism and radicalisation. Educate Against Hate.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead for Orion Academy is Gail Phillips (DSL and Attendance Lead).
All of our Deputy DSLs have received DSL training and form part of our wider Safeguarding team, which works together to ensure our students are kept safe:
Safeguarding is everyones responsibility – if you concerns for a child’s welfare you can report to the NSPCC
The government has launced a new website which gives parents, teachers and school leaders practical advice on protecting children against extremism and radicalisation. Educate Against Hate.
Making a referral to PREVENT advice click here
You may also find the following links useful for further information:
Contact details for Local Authority Designated Officer
Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board
NSPCC Is your child ready to be left alone?
More useful resources:
County Lines : Information and support
Please click the links below to visit:
Education Against Hate website
Education Against Hate Twitter
UK Safer Internet Centre website
Childnet International – Parents and Carers Toolkit
Support For Parents – Childline guidance
Support For Parents – Relationships Education (RSE)
Extra Links
Please click the links below to visit:
Keeping Children Safe in Education website
Working Together for Safeguarding Children website
Childline’s Information on ” Worry’s about the world”
Young minds has a lot of information and support for parents.
https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/other-services/support-for-parents/. Relationship advice
https://www.rsehub.org.uk/for-parentscarers/ RSE Advice
Click here for advice from the School Nurse on spotting the signs of sepsis.
Parenting with a mental illness support information click here
If you’re concerned about a child or young person’s mental health, you can get free, confidential advice via phone, email or webchat from the Young Minds Parents Helpline.
For children there is Childline: under 19s can call 0800 1111 for free, confidential support
Self care information from Anna Freud Centre