Safeguarding
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Sarah Franklin
Deputy DSL: Adrian Robbins
Deputy DSL: Ellie Whiddington
Deputy DSL: Emma Hendy
Contact on 0117 3772295
At West Town Lane Academy safeguarding is of the highest importance to us. West Town Lane Academy is strongly committed to protecting and safeguarding children, and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to embrace this commitment.
Our safeguarding policy can be found in the policy section of the website and in the link below.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
INFORMATION
If you are a parent/carer and are looking for safeguarding advice, please see the following links for helpful advice and guidance or contact a member of the Safeguarding Team at school.
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Sarah Franklin
Deputy DSL: Adrian Robbins
Deputy DSL: Ellie Whiddington
Deputy DSL: Emma Hendy
Contact on 0117 3772295
If you suspect a child is at risk of harm, report a concern to First Response;
0117 903 6444
If you suspect a child may be in immediate danger, contact the police;
999
101
For information regarding keeping your child safe online, please follow the links.
NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe
Find our more information about the NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe campaign that we learn about here at WTLA.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
There's also an online assembly (below) that you can watch at home with your child/ren.
Talk P.A.N.T.S
Talk PANTS is a campaign by the NSPCC to help children understand that their body belongs to them and they should tell a trusted adult if anything makes them feel uncomfortable or worried.
Here are some useful leaflets for talking to your children about PANTS (the Underwear Rule).
Underwear Rule Guidance for Parents
Underwear Rule for Foster Carers
Underwear Rule for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities
Other numbers you can call for advice and information;
- NSPCC 24 hour Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (free from a landline)
- NSPCC Text helpline: 88858 (service is free and anonymous)
- Police: 101 (non-emergency calls)
For information on Private fostering please follow the link:
https://childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/private-fostering/
