Safeguarding
"All staff at Caister Academy are committed to creating a Safeguarding culture and actively promote the welfare of our students."
At Caister Academy we place the highest priority on safeguarding children. To ensure all students are safe, we need the support of all staff, parents, visitors, governors and our community. If you have any concerns or worries about the safety and welfare of our students, please inform the Safeguarding Team immediately.
The Caister Academy Safeguarding Team
We are dedicated to keep our children safe in education and work in close partnership with other agencies including: local health services, the health authority and social services, all of which share our commitment in safeguarding children and young adults.
To contact any member of the Safeguarding team, please email: safeguarding@caisteracademy.org.uk. This inbox is monitored during school hours. For any urgent safeguarding concerns, please contact the school office on 01493 720 542 and ask for the Safeguarding Team. If you have concerns that are outside of school hours and are concerned about a child in Norfolk, contact Norfolk Children’s Advice and Duty Service on 0344 800 8020. If you are concerned that by calling you may be put in a difficult position, you can make a referral anonymously. If you consider the incident to be an emergency, call Norfolk Police on 999 or non-emergency 101.
We encourage pupils at Caister Academy to share any worries they have with a member of staff. For pupils who have a concern that they would like to share with us discretely we subscribe to the Student Voice website. Pupils can access the customised Caister Academy site from their school dashboard (Student links page). The Student Voice is a great tool for us to use to support each other keeping safe
Parent Safeguarding Updates
Student Voice
Each year, Creative Education Trust launch a Student Voice survey, where students get the opportunity to report their findings about their school anonymously. We are proud to report that the 2022-2023 survey indicates that 95% of Caister Academy students would report a concern to a member of staff at the school.
At Caister Academy we offer the Student Voice portal, where students can anonymously report any concerns that they may have, such as: areas of the community or school where they feel unsafe, to report bullying, non-urgent disclosures, or student forum suggestions regarding the school. Students can access this portal from their school dashboard on a school device. We believe Student Voice is a fantastic tool to help capture any worries students may have. Since using this portal, we believe students have played a key role in keeping each other safe.
Useful Links & Documents
Website Link | Contact Number | About |
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Childline | 0800 11 11 | 24 hour helpline |
NSPCC | 0800 800 5000 | 24-hour child helpline |
The Proud Trust | 0161 660 3347 | LGBT and youth support |
Cancer Support | 0808 800 1234 | Cancer support line |
Crime Victims | 0845 303 0900 | Victim support |
Crime Stoppers | 0800 555 111 | Crime prevention |
Missing Persons | 0500 700 700 | Parents helpline |
Samaritans | 08457 90 90 90 | 24-hour suicide prevent line |
Stop Smoking | 0800 00 22 00 | Quitting helpline 9am-9pm |
Kidscape | 020 7730 3300 | Bullying & how to cope |
Youth Access | 020 8772 9900 | Discuss issues confidentially |
CALM | 0800 58 58 58 | Helpline for boys aged 15+ |
Anxiety UK | 08444 775 774 | Anxiety helpline |
MIND | 0300 123 3393 | Mental health helpline |
CAMHS | 0300 123 1882 | Child mental health |
Child Loss UK | 0800 028 8840 | Child bereavement helpline |
RELATE | 0300 100 1234 | Relationships help |
Bereavement UK | 0800 634 9494 | Bereavement help |
Young Minds | 0800 802 5544 | Emotional help |
Beat Youth Line | 0808 801 0711 | Eating disorder helpline |
Papyrus | 0800 088 4141 | Young suicide prevention |
OCD UK | 0845 120 3778 | OCD help |
Mental Health Foundation | 020 7803 1100 | Mental health issues helpline |
No Panic | 0844 967 4848 | Help with anxiety disorders |
Grief Encounter | 0808 802 0111 | Help for bereaved children |
UK Safer Internet Centre | 0344 800 2382 | Help keep your child safe online |
Anti-Bullying Alliance | - | United against bullying |
Kooth Information | - | Parent information regarding Kooth |
My Family Coach | - | Parenting Support |
Operation Encompass | - | Domestic Violence |
Digital Lives | - | Tips for encouraging open discussions about Digital Lives |
https://www.waynedenner.com/blog/ | - | Protect yourself online |
Disrespect Nobody Campaign | - | Information on Healthy Relationships |
Nude Images | - | Information about children sharing nude images |
Knife Crime | - | Information about Knife Crime |
Preventing Online Radicalisation and Extremism | - | Parent Courses on Radicalisation and Extremism |
Policies
- Caister Academy Child Protection Policy - Sept 2024
- CET Intimate Care Policy
- CET Managing Safeguarding Concerns and Allegations about Adults 2023-2024
- CET Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Sept 2024
- Designated Teacher LAC
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Part One