Safeguarding

St Edward’s Church of England Academy recognises its legal duty under s175 Education Act 2002 (section 157 in relation to independent schools and academies) and the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts. We take our responsibilities to protect and safeguard all pupils’ interests seriously and recognise that effective child protection work requires sound procedures, good inter-agency cooperation, and a competent and confident workforce responding to child protection situations.

Our procedures aim to provide a framework that ensures that all our practices regarding safeguarding children are consistent with the stated values and procedures that underpin all work with children and young people. Statutory guidance defines a child as anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday.

As part of our procedures, all staff undertakes mandatory training including Prevent, Level One Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children Training and e-Safety.