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Safeguarding

Harris Clapham Sixth Form is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all students, staff and visitors.

We promote a child-centred approach to wellbeing and safeguarding which ensures that the individual rights and needs of the child are at the centre of our decision making and actions.

We actively promote a safeguarding culture within the academy which allows children and adults to feel confident in sharing about the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others.

The Academy has a whole-school approach to all aspects of safeguarding and Child Protection which are embedded in all relevant aspects of our systems, policies and procedures.

We treat all matters of safeguarding and wellbeing in a sensitive, respectful and professional manner. Staff are regularly trained in response to emerging needs of our students and they are aware of the procedures for making a referral to the Academy Safeguarding Team, Children’s Social Care and the Police.

Our Safeguarding Policy has been reviewed by Governors and can be accessed at the bottom of this page. See our Safeguarding: Links for Advice page for a list of helpful websites and resources.

Our safeguarding team

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Ms Adams. She will oversee the strategic and operational aspects of safeguarding. She is supported by Ms Heuston, Mr Lloyd, Mr Davies, Ms Sandy, Ms Padmore, Ms Jacklin, Ms Pickett, Ms Eldridge and Mr College as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs). All leaders have had the local authority DSL training. Their details are displayed across the academy and issued to students.

Contact details for the safeguarding team:

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Adams - R.Adams@harrisclaphamsixthform.org.uk 
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Heuston - S.Heuston@harrisclaphamsixthform.org.uk
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Lloyd
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Davies
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Pickett
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Padmore
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Sandy
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Jacklin
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Eldridge
  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Colledge

Safeguarding team

Emails are checked regularly but, if urgent, call Reception on 0204 542 4900. The Receptionist, Ms Johnson, can make contact with a DSL/DDSL in the event of an emergency. The Head of School is also supported by a range of different staff, including our tutors who deliver the tutor programme and are the first port of call for our tutees.

All staff, volunteers and visitors have a duty to report concerns about a young person, either because the young person may be in need of additional support or if it is thought that the student may have been abused or is at risk of abuse. We know that our students may come from different boroughs and so we share the contact details for each borough with our staff.

Anonymous reporting

If you’re worried about yourself or someone else, you can let us know anonymously. Just click the link below and complete the short form. Your report will go straight to our Safeguarding Team, who will review it and make sure the right support is put in place.

Anonymous Reporting Link:  http://harrisclaphamsixthform.thesharpsystem.com

You’re never bothering us - if something doesn’t feel right, speak up. Your voice matters.

Safeguarding advice - helpful resources

See our Safeguarding: Links for Advice page for a list of helpful websites and resources.

Policies & Documents