Lynn Grove Academy and Creative Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. Our professional and dedicated staff and Academy Council all share this commitment. Our school has policies and procedures in place for safeguarding our pupils, all of which are in accordance with local authority and statutory guidance. The school also adheres to safer recruitment guidelines.
The Lynn Grove Academy Safeguarding Team
We are dedicated to keep our children safe in education and work in close partnership with other agencies including: local health services, the health authority and social services, all of which share our commitment in safeguarding children and young adults.
Emma Pitcher
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Assistant Principal Safeguarding and Personal Development
Kate Vince
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and key worker for LAC
Garry Russon
Alternate Designated Safeguarding Lead – Vice Principal Behaviour Culture and Ethos
Emma Austin
Alternate Designated Safeguarding Lead – First Aider
If you have any safeguarding concerns, no matter how small they may seem about the safety or welfare of any child please contact the School’s designated safeguarding lead, Mrs Emma Pitcher on 01493 661406 or email emma.pitcher@lynngroveacademy.org.uk .
If you are worried about a child or young person
If you want to talk to a social worker, you can contact Norfolk Children’s Advice and Duty Service at the number below. If you are concerned that by calling you may be put in a difficult position, you can make a referral anonymously.
Telephone:
0344 800 8020 – you will then be presented with further options depending on the nature of the enquiry
We encourage pupils at Lynn Grove to share any worries they have with a member of staff. For pupils who have a concern that they would like to share with us discretely we subscribe to the Student Voice website. Pupils can access the customised Lynn Grove site from their school dashboard (Student links page). The Student Voice is a great tool for us to use to support each other keeping safe.
Wellbeing and Healthy Minds
At Lynn Grove Academy we strive to ensure all students are supported, so they are able to achieve their full potential. We support students’ wellbeing and healthy minds through both our curriculum and pastoral support. This support allows the school as a whole and each individual classroom to be a safe space where students feel supported and understood.
It is vitally important that children and young adults are encouraged and supported to look after their mental health and wellbeing. We have shared some resources, links and guidance below from a range of mental health organisations offering advice in many different areas.
Just one Norfolk is one of the most useful websites currently for online advice and support on a range of issues. The website provides many different services from healthy lifestyles to staying safe and emotional health.
Kooth is a free safe and anonymous place for young people to find support. A service commissioned by the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, it is available for all young people in Norfolk aged 11-25. There are many different features are available such as Kooth Magazine, Discussion boards, chat with the team and a daily journal. Please see the video for more information.
The Anna Freud Centre is a world leading mental health Charity for children, young people and their families. They offer direct support, through the AFC Crisis messenger, which is a text service that is free and confidential. This is available 24/7 for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope.
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