Safeguarding our students

The Parker Academy is an inclusive community where every student is valued.

We exist to promote and develop our young people, recognising their achievements and celebrating their individuality. We believe that diversity enriches us and supports the learning of all.

• The Parker Academy has a duty of care to keep all students safe
• All students can access support and guidance through Student Support and Welfare
• The Parker Academy works in partnership with a range of external agencies and professionals for specialised support and guidance
• E-safety is a high priority within the Parker Academy. Students have awareness raising sessions in PSHE tutor sessions. E-safety materials can also be accessed on the academy website.

Child protection & safeguarding policy

Keeping Children Safe in Education – 2019

Designated Child Protection Staff

Safeguarding/E-Safety Resources for Parents and Carers

Think U Know

CEOP Safety Centre

Educate Against Hate

NSPCC

Children’s Society – The Resource Vault

Calm Harm

Live Streaming – Parent Guide

Kooth – Online Support for Young People

Place2Be

Safeguarding Update – June 2018

There have been some recent news stories regarding an online game ‘Roblox’. It is aimed at younger children but there have been incidences of it being used inappropriately with sexualised content.

The link below is to some basic information regarding the game:

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks/roblox/

The majority of the game use is fine but as always there is the need to be vigilant.

Extra Resources

Report Concern

Parent Pamphlet – The Prevent Strategy

Online Safety Guidance for Parents

Guide to Reporting Self Harm on Social Platforms

Managing Screen Time

Extremism Assembly March 19

Digital Piracy and Internet Safety

Conversation Starters Cyber Bulling Ages 14+

Conversation Starters Cyber Bullying Ages 11-13

Discord Guide May 2019

First Aiders