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Safeguarding & eSafety
At Corby Business Academy, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of our children. We have a clear Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy to make sure every child feels safe and supported.
In order to protect our students, it is our aim to:
- Create an atmosphere where all the students feel safe, secure, valued and listened to
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse
- Respond quickly and effectively to cases of suspected abuse
Corby Business Academy will support all students by:
- Encouraging self-esteem and self-assertiveness whilst not condoning aggression or bullying
- Promoting a caring, safe and positive environment within the Academy
All Corby Business Academy staff should be aware that:
- Their role is to listen and record carefully any observations, which could indicate concern/abuse
- They should not attempt to investigate, once the initial concern is raised
- They should involve the Safeguarding Officer/Designated Person immediately
- If the Safeguarding Officer/Designated Person is not available, the Principal should be contacted
- A disclosure of abuse or harm could be made at anytime
- Prior to external agencies being invited into the Academy to work with our students or to carry out work on the premises, all relevant DBS checks and identification has been seen/verified.
If a parent has any concerns of a safeguarding nature, then please contact any of the key personnel on 01536 303120 or 07547 105672.
More information about the safeguarding team can be found within our full policy here.
To report a concern directly to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (including out of office hours), please use the link below.
The student care team provide daily support for all students, staff and parent/Carers. They are based in the student care room on the upper mall just outside the MAIT faculty. There, students will be able to access all forms of support, advice, guidance and wellbeing check if needed. They will also assist in arranging appointments with external agencies, make referrals and communicate with parents and carers.
The team consists of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and three student support officers:
Mrs Harris - Assistant Principal - Safeguarding Lead
amy.harris@corbybusinessacademy.org
Mrs Harris has worked at the Academy for the last 15 years and has been the Safeguarding Lead for over four years. Student Care has developed over time and has seen an increase in capacity to support our students. Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team and the Trust Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Harris ensures an effective and supportive process in place for students, staff and parents/carers.
Mrs Lapsley - Safeguarding Officer
donna-jayne.lapsley@corbybusinessacademy.org
Mrs Lapsley has been working at the Academy for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Mrs Lapsley specialises in Early Help, Looked After Children, Protective Behaviours and Trauma.
Mrs Stevenson - Safeguarding Officer
kayleigh.stevenson@corbybusinessacademy.org
Mrs Stevenson has recently joined the academy and comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience supporting students and their families. Mrs Stevenson specialises in Early Help, Child Protection, SGO and providing intervention and support for parents challenged with their children’s school refusal.
The Student Care Room
The student care room is based on the upper mall just outside the MAIT faculty. Each student support officer is based within this room and is available for students to talk to during break and lunch. If a student requires support during the day/lessons, then appointments will be made to accommodate their needs. A variety of leaflets and posters are available on display for external agencies, which will help them gain extra support if required.
In August 2021, two small private rooms were added to the provision. The rooms host beautiful country woodland wall art for a calming environment, settees, fidget toys, books and colouring equipment and mood lighting to ensure students feel comfortable and relaxed. These rooms also provide a quiet space for students just to have a few minutes or provide an area for any confidential conversations.
| North Northants Local Authority Support Offer |
| Childline |
| NSPCC |
| Family Lives |
| Northants Local Offer |
| Barnardos |
Mental Health
| Young Minds |
| Child net |
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) |
| Service Six |
| Papyrus |
| Beat |
| Calm |
Online Safety
| Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre |
| Marie Collins |
| Childnet |
| Internet Matters |
| Cyber Aware |
LGBTQ
| Stonewall |
Drugs and Alcohol
| NHS |
| Frank |
| Mind |
Sexual Abuse/Behaviour
| Lucy Faithfull |
| Rape Crisis |
Domestic Abuse
| Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) |
| Refuge |
| Women’s Aid |
| Men’s Advice Line |
Prevent
| Prevent |
Honor Based Abuse
| Karma Nirvana |
Financial Support
| Citizens Advice |
| Stop Loan Sharks |
Reporting Non-Urgent Crime
| Crimestoppers |
| Fearless |
Our school is part of Operation Encompass.
Operation Encompass is a partnership between police and schools, through which schools are notified of incidents of domestic abuse which may have had an impact on a child or children attending the school.
Safeguarding teams use this information to ensure that students are closely monitored and to implement support, where appropriate.
More information about Operation Encompass can be found here.
| General Documents |
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| BWT Safeguarding Policy 2025 26 |
The Brooke Weston Trust policy for Safeguarding and Child Protection aims to:
- Protect children from maltreatment
- Prevent impairment of children’s health or development
- Ensure that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
- Take action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.