Safeguarding

The Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. This is what we believe at Bridge and everyone has a good level of knowledge and understanding. We keep the child in focus at all times.

Welcome to our Safeguarding Team

Ms Emma Evans

Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead; Prevent SPOC; and Designated Teacher for CLA from September 2024

e.evans@bridge.staffs.sch.uk

Mr James Spicer

Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

james.spicer@bridge.staffs.sch.uk

Ms Emma Wakefield

Assistant Headteacher and Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

emma.wakefield@bridge.staffs.sch.uk

Safeguarding During School Closure

In the event of school closure, if you have any safeguarding concerns regarding a child , you should report these directly to the relevant Local Authority Safeguarding Team.

If you have a concern that any student is being harmed, is at risk of harm, or you receive information (intentionally or unintentionally) please contact

Police on 101 or

Staffordshire Children’s Advice and Support (SCAS) on 0300 1118007 or email – eds.team.manager@stafforshire.gov.uk

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

Tel: 0121 323 1134

CEO Richard Gill CBE NPQH, NLE, FRSA

Company Number 07730920.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2.), and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved or further involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as a victim or offender.

If you have any queries about the partnership policy, please contact Mrs S Bailey, ATLP Safeguarding Lead.