Safeguarding

At Tall Oaks Academy Trust, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where students feel secure, heard, and valued.

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding is about protecting children and promoting their welfare by:

  • Protecting them from harm and abuse.
  • Supporting their physical and mental health and development.
  • Ensuring they grow up in safe and effective care environments.
  • Helping them achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our safeguarding policy, along with other related policies, can be found on the policies page of this website.

If you have any concerns please ask to speak to any of the below members of staff:
Mrs J Jones

Trust Safeguarding Manager

Miss M Ryan

Designated Safeguarding Lead at Castle Wood Academy

Mrs C Taylor

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Castle Wood Academy

Mrs S Fitzpatrick

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Castle Wood Academy

Mr K Ola

Designated Safeguarding Lead at Mercer's Wood Academy

Mrs J Street

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Mercer's Wood Academy

Miss B White

Designated Safeguarding Lead at White's Wood Academy

Miss G Cartwright

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at White's Wood Academy

Mrs K Ward

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at White's Wood Academy

Alternatively, you can call:

Other important contact details for you to note are:
  • Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO): A. Faulkner 01522 554668
  • Whistleblowing Champion: Mrs P Dexter - 01427 612572
  • Whistleblowing Trustee: Mrs C Kirk (Please contact through Mrs P Dexter)
 
Mrs P Dexter

Whistleblowing Champion

Mrs C Kirk

Whistleblowing Trustee