Safeguarding
What is safeguarding?
Young people are likely to thrive in a disciplined, pleasant and caring environment in which they feel comfortable, safe and secure. Through the contribution of all staff, Harton Academy aims to provide such an environment.
Safeguarding can be defined as ‘protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health and development; ensuring that children have safe and effective care, and taking action to ensure that all children have the best outcomes’.
It should be noted that ‘children’ refers to everyone under the age of 18.
Every member of staff at Harton Academy has received safeguarding training. There are also some key members of staff who have specific responsibility for safeguarding, and it is to these staff whom safeguarding issues should be reported in the first instance.
School staff also work very closely with staff from other neighbouring organisations such as the Local Authority Safeguarding Children Board, the Police and Social Services.
Safeguarding policy
Click here to view or download a printable PDF version of our Safeguarding Policy
Safer Recruitment at Harton
Click here to access information on safer recruitment and our Recruitment and Selection Policy
Safeguarding key staff
Mr G Varley Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs J Pike Director of Safeguarding
Mr L Smart Assistant Director of Learning KS4 & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs H Astrop Assistant Director of Learning KS3 & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding team
Mr J Skurr Headteacher
Mr G Varley Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr W Green Director of Learning KS3
Mrs H Astrop Assistant Director of Learning KS3 & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs G Mulligan Director of Learning KS4
Mr L Smart Assistant Director of Learning KS4 & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs K Coulter Director of Learning KS5
Mrs K Brown Head of Year 12 & 13
Mrs R Wall Assistant Headteacher & SENCo
Mrs J Pike Director of Safeguarding
Mrs C Linklater Senior Mental Health Lead
South Tyneside Safeguarding information
ISIT team | Children’s care