Safeguarding We have a dedicated Safeguarding team who work every day to ensure students at Penrice Academy are happy, healthy and enjoying their school experience. Our Safeguarding Statement At Penrice, we recognise that: · the welfare of children is paramount in all the work we do and in all the decisions we take · all children, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation have an equal right to protection from all types of harm or abuse and a right to learn · some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues · Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents, carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young people’s welfare. We will seek to keep Students safe by: · valuing, listening to and respecting them · building a safeguarding culture where staff, children, young people and their families, treat each other with respect and are comfortable about sharing concerns. · Appointing a nominated child protection lead for students, a deputy and a safeguarding governor. · Developing and implementing an effective online safety policy and related procedures · adopting child protection and safeguarding best practice through our policies, procedures and code of conduct for staff and volunteers · using our safeguarding and child protection procedures to share concerns and relevant information with agencies who need to know, and involving children, young people, parents, families and carers appropriately · creating and maintaining an anti-bullying environment and ensuring that we have a policy and procedure to help us deal effectively with any bullying that does arise · Ensuring that we provide a safe physical environment for our children, young people, staff and volunteers, by applying health and safety measures in accordance with the law and regulatory guidance. Penrice Academy Safeguarding Team 2022-23 Dave Lewis Designated Safeguarding Lead dlewis@penrice.org.uk Abby Macdonald Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead amacdonald@penrice.org.uk Martin Carter Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead mcarter@penrice.org.uk Rebecca Kevill Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead rkevill@penrice.org.uk Pete Banfield Safeguarding Team pbanfield@penrice.org.uk Pete Brodey Safeguarding Team pbrodey@penrice.org.uk Laura Billington Safeguarding Team lbillington@penrice.org.uk Jon Scotland Safeguarding Team jscotland@penrice.org.uk Claire Gurd Teacher of CIC cgurd@penrice.org.uk Amanda Davey Safeguarding Administrator adavey@penrice.org.uk Jackie Sage Safeguarding Governor There are also two leaflets available to you as PDF’s in our downloadable resources section at the bottom of this page. These are – A leaflet from the Stop It Now team which gives advice for Parents/Carers on protecting children and young people from sexual abuse and exploitation. The leaflet title is Parents Protect! A leaflet that outlines what to look for and signs of Child Sexual Exploitation. The leaflet title is Child Sexual Exploitation – Advice for Carers and Parents to Know and See the Signs Introducing new E-safety News & Information – all the latest news, articles, definitions and up-to-date information about e-safety issues. Powered by E-safety Support Core CELT Safeguarding Policies Safeguarding Child Protection Policy (PDF: 637KB)Online Safety Policy (PDF: 506KB)Child on Child Abuse Policy (PDF: 299KB)Whistleblowing Policy (CELT Website)Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions (PDF: 343KB)Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy (PDF: 211KB) Other Useful Links Keeping Children Safe in Education (gov.uk)What is Sexting? – NSPCC Guide Harmful Sexual Behaviour – NSPCC GuideOnline Safety – Guidance Hub for Parents Resources to download COVID-19 School Closure Arrangements for Safeguarding and Child Protection at Penrice Academy Children in Care Policy 2021 Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Policy FGM Policy 2021 Self Harm Policy 2021 Sexting Policy 2021 Tackling Extremism & Radicalisation Policy 2021 Transgender Policy 2021 Parents Protect! Child Sexual Exploitation - Advice for Carers and Parents to Know and See the Signs Parent Guide: Sexting WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? - A guide for parents of children and young people who have got in trouble online Parent Guide: Preventing Extremism and Radicalisation Youth Kernow - Savvy Information on Self Harm 1 Youth Kernow - Savvy Information on Self Harm 2 Youth Kernow - Savvy Information on Self Harm 3 Youth Kernow - Savvy Information on Self Harm 4 Youth Kernow - Savvy Information on Self Harm 5 Youth Kernow - Savvy Information on Self Harm 6 Youth Kernow - Savvy Information on Self Harm 7 Safer Cornwall Prevent Leaflet Talking To Kids About Alcohol - A Guide for Parents and Carers Alcohol And You - Student Guide Anna Freud - Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing in Secondary Schools Anna Freud - Talking Mental Health with Young People in Secondary Schools Latest News Penrice Gears Up for National Apprenticeship Week 2023 #NAW2023 Year 9 Experience Spooks and Scares at Bodmin Jail Year 11 History Students Immerse Themselves in WW1 Medicine Workshop Performing Arts – Autumn Term 2022 Round-up Musicians Shine at Winter Concert 2022 Hundreds Attend Joint-School Careers Fair Year 9 Scientists Enjoy One-Day Mining Workshop with Camborne School of Mines Character Days 2022 – Blog GCSE Results 2022 Two New Furry Arrivals on Penrice Farm CategoriesCategories Select Category Academy Academy Council Blog Academy Trust Art BBC School Report Bella the Dog Beyond Penrice Careers Character Charity Work CLASS Computer Science Curriculum Enrichment Week Dance Drama Duke of Edinburgh English Events Extra Curricular Former Students French Geography History ICT Languages Learning Support Mable Maths Media Music News Outdoor Education Performing Arts Physics Primary Workshops Principal’s Blog Safeguarding School Trips Science Senior Prefect Team Spanish Sport and PE Sports News Staff Star Students Subjects Technology The Core Transition Uncategorized University Year 10 Year 11 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year Groups Upcoming Events Year 9 Progress Evening (3:30pm – 6:00pm) February 2 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm National Apprenticeship Week 2023 #NAW2023 February 6 - February 10 Year 10 Experience Exams Week February 7 - February 9 Year 11 Exam Preparation Evening February 9 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm SPRING HALF TERM February 13 - February 17 View All Events