Safeguarding
Safe to grow, safe to shine!
Diamond Wood Academy fully recognise the contribution it can make to protect children from harm. We support the welfare of all children who are registered pupils at our school. The elements of our policy are prevention, protection and support.
At Diamond Wood we are committed to ensuring the welfare of all children in school. We believe that they have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment, which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any child in distress and are confident about applying the processes to avert and alleviate any such problems.
Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm, safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment and that we all feel safe in our environment.
Our policy applies to all Staff, Parents, Governors, Volunteers, Visitors and Pupils. It sets out the procedures, which Diamond Wood Academy has in place for exercising it's duties in relation to safeguarding our pupils.
If you think a child who attends Diamond Wood Academy is at risk of harm or is being mistreated or you have concerns about a child's wellbeing, you should speak to someone
- You can speak to our Designated Safeguarding Leaders (DSLs).
- These are: Mrs Price (Head of School) and Mrs Lyons (Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo)
- You can also speak to your child's class teacher.
- You can call us on 01924 325308
Further Safeguarding Information and Support
- Kirklees Duty & Advice Team: 01484 456848
- Emergency Duty Service Number: 01484 414933 (outside office hours)
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
- West Yorkshire Police: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/online-crime-safety
- Child Exploitation and Online Protection: www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
- Think U Know: www.thinkuknow.co.uk
- Fearless Resources: www.fearless.org/en/professionals/resources
- Action Fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
- Pennine Domestic Abuse - Live Chat
- Kirklees PREVENT and Channel
- Department for Education - Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Department for Education - Keeping Children Safe in Education Translations
- Department for Education - Working Together To Safeguard Children
- Domestic Violence joint project with West Yorkshire Police
- Modern Slavery
Online Safety
At our school, keeping children safe is our top priority. This includes keeping them safe both in school and when they are learning or playing online.
Children learn about keeping safe through their Computing and Personal Development lessons, as well as in many other areas of the curriculum. We teach them in age-appropriate ways how to:
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Stay safe when using computers, tablets, or the internet
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Know what to do if something worries them online
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Understand who to talk to if they need help
Click here to view our Online Safety Curriculum Overview.
Click here to view our Online Safety policy.
Click here to be redirected to our Computing subject page.
Click here to be redirected to our Personal Development subject page.
Our Online Safety Rules Poster is a useful guide for children and families. Pupils are familiar with it in school and use it as a reminder of how to make good choices online. Click here to download and print it to use at home.
