At Inspire we understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to safeguard all its students, and to promote a safe, caring learning environment where every child can thrive.
The safety and well-being of our children is paramount and we are aware that on occasion members of our school community are concerned about children who attend our school and wish to talk to a member of staff.
If you are ever concerned that a child is in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999
REPORTING A CONCERN
If you have immediate or out of hours concerns please contact:
Tameside Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on:
0161 342 4101. After 5pm, contact 0161 342 2222
https://www.tameside.gov.uk/childabuse
At Inspire Academy the safety and well-being of our children is paramount and we are aware that on occasion members of our school community are concerned about children Inspire. Please do not hesitate to alert a member of the safeguarding team either via email at:
safeguarding@inspire.victoriousmat.org.
Or ask to speak to them directly.
The Safeguarding Team
Mrs Louise Armstrong – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Rebecca Booth – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Miss Emma Richards – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Miss Kerry Edwards – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Mrs Leanne Yearsley – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Click here to view our Safeguarding Policy.
Other support services available:
Visit the early Help Tameside services webpage at the link below:
Neighbourhood Offer – Tameside MBC
What is safeguarding?
Safeguarding legislation and government guidance says that safeguarding means:
Protecting children from maltreatment
Preventing impairment of children’s health or development
Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcome
The following are the 4 main categories of abuse:
Physical, Emotional, Neglect and Sexual
E-safety
Online technology can be a very positive tool when used appropriately. However, it is also becoming an increasingly concerning safeguarding risk, that is becoming more difficult to safeguard against.
There are some amazing resources and guides that can be found HERE as part of the #WAKEUPWEDNESDAY initiative.
Operation Encompass
On 6th November 2017 the school implemented a project that runs jointly between schools and Greater Manchester Police. This project is called Operation Encompass. It aims to support children who are affected by domestic violence by ensuring that their school is informed. This allows the school to support the children. If you have any other questions about this project, please do not hesitate to contact the school.