Safeguarding at Lynn Grove Academy
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.
Kirsty Gardiner
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Assistant Principal
Kate Vince
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and key worker for LAC
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 Kirsty Gardiner on 01493 661406 or email LGA-safeguarding-team@lynngroveacademy.org.uk
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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
- Emergency Police: 999
- Police Non-Emergency: 101
- Childline 0800 1111
Parent Safeguarding Updates
- Safeguarding Newsletter October 2023
- Supporting Children to Deal with Upsetting Content
- Safeguarding Newsletter June 2023
- Safeguarding Newsletter 31 March 2023
- LGA Safeguarding Newsletter Autumn Term 2022-23
The StudentVoice.Co.Uk
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.
Additional links of support
Useful links and documents
| Website Link | Contact Number | About |
| Childline | 0800 11 11 | 24 hour helpline |
| NSPCC | 0800 800 5000 | 24-hour child helpline |
| The Proud Trust | 0161 660 3347 | LGBT and youth support |
| Cancer Support | 0808 800 1234 | Cancer support line |
| Crime Victims | 0845 303 0900 | Victim support |
| Crime Stoppers | 0800 555 111 | Crime prevention |
| Missing Persons | 0500 700 700 | Parents helpline |
| Samaritans | 08457 90 90 90 | 24-hour suicide prevent line |
| Stop Smoking | 0800 00 22 00 | Quitting helpline 9am-9pm |
| Kidscape | 020 7730 3300 | Bullying & how to cope |
| Youth Access | 020 8772 9900 | Discuss issues confidentially |
| CALM | 0800 58 58 58 | Helpline for boys aged 15+ |
| Anxiety UK | 08444 775 774 | Anxiety helpline |
| MIND | 0300 123 3393 | Mental health helpline |
| CAMHS | 0300 123 1882 | Child mental health |
| Child Loss UK | 0800 028 8840 | Child bereavement helpline |
| RELATE | 0300 100 1234 | Relationships help |
| Bereavement UK | 0800 634 9494 | Bereavement help |
| Young Minds | 0800 802 5544 | Emotional help |
| Beat Youth Line | 0808 801 0711 | Eating disorder helpline |
| Papyrus | 0800 088 4141 | Young suicide prevention |
| OCD UK | 0845 120 3778 | OCD help |
| Mental Health Foundation | 020 7803 1100 | Mental health issues helpline |
| No Panic | 0844 967 4848 | Help with anxiety disorders |
| Grief Encounter | 0808 802 0111 | Help for bereaved children |
| UK Safer Internet Centre | 0344 800 2382 | Help keep your child safe online |
| Anti-Bullying Alliance | United against bullying | |
| Kooth Information | Parent information regarding Kooth | |
| My Family Coach | Parenting Support | |
| Operation Encompass | Domestic Violence | |
| Digital Lives | Tips for encouraging open discussions about Digital Lives | |
| https://www.waynedenner.com/blog/ | Protect yourself online | |
| Disrespect Nobody Campaign | Information on Healthy Relationships | |
| Nude Images | Information about children sharing nude images | |
| Knife Crime | Information about Knife Crime | |
| Preventing Online Radicalisation and Extremism | Parent Courses on Radicalisation and Extremism |
