Safeguarding Centre
Safeguarding our students and staff is paramount at The Academy. Our safeguarding team work tirelessly to ensure that we support all our stakeholders in the best possible way. Each student is assigned a Form Tutor, who they see at the start of each day. Our pastoral team are on hand to deal with any issues that may occur throughout the day.
The Safeguarding Team
Explore the Safeguarding Centre
We have lots of advise and links which may help you to find the information you need. Please explore by clicking the links below.
PSHCE and RSE information
From September 2020, it has become statutory for all schools to deliver high quality Relationships and Sex Education. Our RSE Policy can be found below with details of content to be taught throughout Years 7 – 11. Parents will always be informed when students are about to be taught certain topics and have the option to ask if their child can be withdrawn from these lessons.
Contact Us
If you have any concerns or worries regarding yourself or other’s emotional or physical well being, please contact us via safeguarding@theoaksacademy.co.uk
We will ensure that you receive a reply within 24 hours.
Peer on Peer Abuse
Peer-on-peer abuse can take various forms and include serious bullying, relationship abuse, domestic violence, child sexual exploitation, harmful sexual behaviour, and/or gender based violence.
If you feel that you need to speak to someone about any of these issues please contact a member of the safeguarding team in school on safeguarding@theoaksacademy.co.uk
Internet Safety
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse.
Net Aware, produced by O2 and NSPCC, is a guide for parents to 39 of the most popular sites, apps and games that young people use. Using reviews from adults and children, it helps parents decide if a site is right for their child, if it’s age appropriate and explores what risks they might encounter, enabling parents or professionals to help keep their children safe online. The NSPCC have just launched a refreshed Net Aware site.
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
UK Safe Internet Centre is a partnership of three leading organisations: Childnet International, Internet Watch FoundationandSWGfL, with one mission – to promote the safe and responsible use of technology for young people.
Mental Health Resources
Please also see our Mental and Emotional Health page for more useful resources.
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. We also offer expert training and professional qualifications.
The Cheshire and Wirral NHS Partnership Trust have launched a mental health team for
Children and Young People (CYP), who are registered with a General Practitioner in the South Cheshire and Vale Royal areas.
Parent Guidance and Resources
Domestic abuse comes in many shapes and sizes. It involves any kind of behaviour that hurts people who are in a relationship or part of a family – from put downs and belittling, through to physical and sexual harm. Abuse or the threat of harm is often used to control or force people to do/not do certain things or stay in a relationship that they feel isn’t good for them. If you need further support about domestic abuse please click the link above.
WHAT IS CSE?
CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (CSE) IS A FORM OF SEXUAL ABUSE THAT INVOLVES THE MANIPULATION AND/OR COERCION OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 INTO SEXUAL ACTIVITY.
The confidential Stop It Now! helpline is available for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse. Callers do not need to give identifying information, so can remain anonymous. We speak to thousands of people every year, and help them take action to protect children and young people from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Website: https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/helpline/
The Stop It Now! helpline is available from 9.00am – 9.00pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9.00am – 5.00pm Fridays, and closed on weekends and bank holidays.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse.
Triple P stands for Positive Parenting Programme and is designed to help you understand how your family works. It will also help you to:
- Understand positive parenting
- Encourage appropriate behaviour
- Manage problem behaviour
- Deal with risky behaviour
- Take care of yourself as a parent
It is voluntary and run by accredited staff from Cheshire East Family Service
Support for Parents
Children can achieve well at school when their family and friends take an interest in their school and schoolwork. Getting involved in your child’s education, even in the simplest way, shows that you care about their school life. Often, the more supported a child feels at home, the more effectively she or he will learn at school. Whatever your lifestyle, or family situation, it is never too soon (or too late) to start helping a child develop a positive attitude towards learning.
Internet Safety
The following information/links will help you to ensure your child works safely online.
CEOP is a well known and valuable child exploitation resource bank. Please see their online safety activities to complete with your children at a time when they will be spending more time online at home.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse.
Net Aware, produced by O2 and NSPCC, is a guide for parents to 39 of the most popular sites, apps and games that young people use. Using reviews from adults and children, it helps parents decide if a site is right for their child, if it’s age appropriate and explores what risks they might encounter, enabling parents or professionals to help keep their children safe online. The NSPCC have just launched a refreshed Net Aware site.
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
UK Safe Internet Centre is a partnership of three leading organisations: Childnet International, Internet Watch FoundationandSWGfL, with one mission – to promote the safe and responsible use of technology for young people.
Safeguarding
If you have any concerns and would like further guidance please visit our Safeguarding Centre.
You can also contact the Safeguarding Team directly on safeguarding@theoaksacademy.co.uk
Remote Access Information
In the event of a student or group of students needing to self isolate we will be expecting them to access their work via various online formats. Please see the Remote Access Information and familiarise yourself with how to help your child access their learning materials.
Knowledge Organisers
To support your child with working from home we have created Knowledge Organisers for all subjects. Pupils should refer to these when working independently as it will enable them to complete tasks in more detail and retain the key knowledge that is required for success. The Knowledge Organisers can also be used to complete independent study tasks.
Help!
Life can be tough, but please don’t feel like you’re alone! If you need help with please reach out, we may be able to help or at least point you in the right direction.
If you need help with any of the following you may find the resources on our safeguarding centre helpful.
- Domestic violence
- Internet Safety
- Mental Health Support
You can also find out about our safeguarding team and how to contact them.
If you need help finding a local food bank, please visit the Cheshire East Live Well page https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/livewell.aspx
St Paul’s Pantry https://www.facebook.com/hopechurchcrewe/
If you need a referal to a food bank, please contact school on admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk
Domestic abuse comes in many shapes and sizes. It involves any kind of behaviour that hurts people who are in a relationship or part of a family – from put downs and belittling, through to physical and sexual harm. Abuse or the threat of harm is often used to control or force people to do/not do certain things or stay in a relationship that they feel isn’t good for them. If you need further support about domestic abuse please click the link.