E-ACT The Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from potential abuse, safe from discrimination and harassment and that everyone feels safe in our environment. Child protection describes the policy and procedures specifically for those children who are at risk of serious harm or have been seriously harmed.
If you have any concerns about the welfare of yours or another child, please talk to any member of staff at the academy, or you can speak directly to a member of the school's safeguarding team.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all school staff are thoroughly trained to protect pupils effectively. Every member of staff and volunteer undergoes comprehensive safeguarding checks upon joining the school. When concerns arise, staff know who to approach and are clear about the next steps to take.
E-ACT The Grange School Safeguarding Team
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - Mrs Clare Ley
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (Deputy DSLs) - Mrs Elaine Wagg, Mrs Laura Waldock, Mrs Janice Hennessy, Mrs Claire Hancock, Mrs Laura Best and Mrs Laura Phillips.
Any member of the Safeguarding Team can be contacted via the school office.
How to report concerns
| Parents and Carers | Pupils |
| Speak to any member of The Grange school staff. | Speak to any member of The Grange school staff. |
| Speak to the Safeguarding Team. | Speak to the Safeguarding Team. |
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Telephone your concerns through the reception team on:01327 705785 or emai admin@gra.e-act.org.uk |
Fill in a 'note' and post it in the Blue Butterfly worry boxes. |
Sexual Abuse within Schools: Child on Child Abuse, Sexual Violence and Harassment and Harmful Sexual Behaviour:
As a trust, and as a trust our stance is unequivocal: sexual violence and sexual harassment are entirely unacceptable, will not be tolerated, and are not inevitable aspects of growing up. Such behaviours will always be challenged and never normalised. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering mutual respect through open and transparent practices, and we will address all concerns raised without hesitation.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy provides clear guidance on recognising the signs of child-on-child abuse and harmful sexual behaviour, as well as outlining our response procedures. All relevant safeguarding policies can be accessed on the websites of individual academies.
Additionally, all pupils are taught the Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum as part of our proactive approach.
Safeguarding Resources for Children and Families
To support children and families, we have compiled a list of trusted organisations that provide guidance, support, and resources for safeguarding and child welfare.
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NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
Offering advice, support, and resources to help keep children safe.
Visit NSPCC -
Childline
A confidential service for children to talk about anything that worries them, available 24/7.
Visit Childline or call 0800 1111 -
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
Helping children and young people stay safe from online harm. You can report concerns directly through their website.
Visit CEOP -
Family Lives
Offering parenting advice and support for families facing challenges.
Visit Family Lives -
MindEd
Free learning resources to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Visit MindEd
For more information on how we ensure the safety and wellbeing of our pupils, please visit our Safeguarding Policy
If you have any immediate concerns about a child's safety, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead directly.
Links to Policies:
Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership
Link to Children Missing In Education .GOV website