Safeguarding at St Giles C of E Academy

Here at St Giles we are committed to safeguarding our pupils and staff. We have a specialist safeguarding team in place who our pupils know they can talk to if anything is worrying them. 

If you would like to speak to any of the team we are always available at the front of school at the start and end of the school day. Alternatively we are also available by contacting the school office on 01977 794179

	Designated Safeguarding Lead
	Mr R Grace - Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs A Firth Deputy Headteacher and Inclusion Lead	Mrs L Houchin Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer	Mrs R Winwood SENDCo	Miss K Gillespie Assistant Headteacher and EYFS Leader

Click here for our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Our safeguarding approach: The Wakefield Continuum of Need

The Continuum of Need is a collaborative approach to Safeguarding support that drives our shared ambition of the right help, at the right time from the right service and, importantly, from the right person, whilst always acting in the best interests of the child.

It has been developed to help those who work or volunteer with children and families across the Wakefield District with making decisions about how to best provide support.

This approach is aligned to the district’s Wakefield Families Together model, where a child and their family receive the right help, at the right time, from the right service, and importantly, from the right person, whilst always acting in the best interests of a child. If you would like further information, speak to one of our safeguarding team. 

Are you worried about a child?

Where can I get some further support?

A freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline for Women. 0808 2000 247	West Yorkshire Healthier Together - Improving the health of babies, children and young people throughout West Yorkshire.	Men's Domestic Abuse Advice Line - The helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.  0808 8010327	Victim Support Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. You can contact them on 0300 303 1971 or for out of hours call them on 0808 16 89 111
An online resource for children and young people in Wakefield.  It is a place to find information and advice as well as self-help tips that can increase your confidence and resilience.	Wakefield's Young People Safeguarding Charter	The Lullaby Trust - advice about safer sleep from day one. A guide for expectant parents.	Wakefield Families Together brings services together, to join up how we work, so that it’s easier for you to find and access the support you need, at the earliest opportunity.
Department for Education Articles and advice for children and young people.	Action for Children - Action for Children supports and speaks for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people.	Oral Health Information for Parents and Carers of young children.