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 

• Suneeta Marecheau- [email protected] 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads – Main site

• Wendy Fagan- [email protected] 
• Grant Monaghan – [email protected]
• Nasrin Islam – [email protected]

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads – Freston Junction

• Grant Monaghan – [email protected]
• Wendy Fagan- [email protected] 
• Christine Bourke – [email protected]

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads – Kensington and Chelsea Centre (KCEC)

• Frank Richmond – [email protected]
• Reece Walker – [email protected]

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

• Working together to safeguarding children
• Keeping Children Safe in Education