Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a key priority for all UKAT schools and the Academies Child Protection and Safeguarding policies can be viewed under the policies section of the individual schools website.
Protect children and young people at our schools from maltreatment and exploitation
Prevent impairment of our children and young people’s health or development
Ensure that children and young people at our school grow up in circumstances consistent with the provisions of safe and effective care
Undertake the role so as to enable children and young people at our school to have the best outcomes. To consider at all times the best interests of our young people
A strong commitment to safeguarding/child protection in a multi-agency environment
All UKAT staff, including non-teaching staff receive recognised training in safeguarding and child protection
A central record is kept by all schools of all adults who either work or who help as volunteers with details of DBS checks is in place
All UKAT staff, including non-teaching staff know the procedures for reporting safeguarding or welfare concerns
Key information sources
Please follow the following links to explore safeguarding further:
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Understanding and Dealing with Issues Relating to Parental Responsibility
Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools
Mental Health and Wellbeing – Advice and Guidance
Mental Health Tool Kit for Schools
Prevent – Practical Help and Guidance to Prevent Terrorism
Safeguarding Medway Children – Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation
