Safeguarding

Overview 

At Ormiston Latimer Academy, we prioritise a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment to foster learners’ academic, social, and emotional development. We have created a culture where learners feel safe, valued, are able to talk and be listened to. We believe that effective safeguarding practice involves:

  • Creating safe spaces for learners: We ensure that all learners have a secure environment where they feel empowered to raise concerns, knowing they will be heard and supported.
  • Maintaining collaborative partnerships: Working alongside parents, carers, and external professionals is crucial to our safeguarding framework. We believe that strong, transparent relationships with these stakeholders amplify the positive impact of our efforts.
  • Facilitating staff training and preparedness: Regular and comprehensive training equips our staff with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, respond to, and appropriately manage safeguarding concerns.
  • Identifying early intervention and support: By making timely referrals, we aim to connect learners and families to the resources they need at the earliest stage, thereby enhancing their overall well-being and development.
  • Monitoring and care for vulnerable students: For learners identified as vulnerable, we actively monitor their well-being and work closely with them and their families, contributing to tailored care and support plans.
  • Adhering to the latest policies and guidance: We rigorously follow the latest safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and refresh our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies annually to ensure compliance with best practices.
  • Commitment to Safer Recruitment: Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure that all staff members uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, maintaining a safe and trustworthy school environment.

This commitment is at the core of our mission to maximise every learner’s potential by building a culture of safety, trust, and openness across our academy.

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Main site, Freston Junction and KCEC 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding LeadsMain site

Deputy Designated Safeguarding LeadsFreston Junction

Deputy Designated Safeguarding LeadsKensington and Chelsea Centre (KCEC)

If you have concerns regarding someone who works with children including foster carers and volunteers, these should be reported to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This applies to all paid, unpaid casual, agency employees or anyone working in a self-employed capacity.  

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) 

Aqualma Daniel – [email protected]  

Bi – Borough Safeguarding in Schools and Education Lead 

Elaine Campbell- [email protected]  

Local Safeguarding Children Partnership for Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster   

https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/lscp/

“The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders make sure that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff receive regular training and are vigilant to any concerns. Staff know the specific risks that pupils face and discuss these through regular meetings and briefings. Leaders pursue all concerns rigorously, involving experts from beyond the school where necessary”.  

Inspection report: Ormiston Latimer Academy November 2021

DFE Documents

These links, in particular, will support parents in understanding safeguarding in various environments: 

Prevent Duty  

NSPCC 

Online safety & the role of parents – advice from the London Grid for Learning 

thinkuknowThe National Crime Agency’s CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse. 

KOOTHdigital mental health care, 

talktofrank.com – friendly, confidential, drugs advice, including downloadable  

                                 guides for parents/carers 

HFEH MIND – Mental Health and Wellbeing Services 

Future Men – multi-award-winning specialist charity that supports boys and men along the path to becoming dynamic future men. 

St Giles Trust Supporting young people with a range of social issues through support, advice & training 

RBKC Early Help – Early Help for families 

RBKC Early Help and Parenting Support– an integrated 0-19 (25 with SEND) service which aims to help families when difficulties first begin so that they can be support with finding solutions quickly