Our first priority is that ALL students feel safe and happy in our school.

We have an extensive Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy & Procedure which you can view by using the link below:
Safeguarding Policy

At Whitcliffe Mount we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we require all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. We acknowledge that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all of our staff are trained to be vigilant and aware of the signs and indicators of abuse. We work with students to develop trusting, consistent and professional relationships. We promote early help processes and aim to identify any difficulties or concerns early in order to act preventatively. We will always provide support and advice for families and parents/carers, whilst acting in the best interests of the student.

Safeguarding also includes ensuring we follow safe working practices and provide a secure learning environment for our students and staff.

If you have any concerns about the safety of your child or any child at the school please do not hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs K Starkey kelly.starkey@sharemat.co.uk  or our team of Assistant Designated Safeguarding Officers at School. We have strong links and can refer students for a range of support. We are also an Operation Encompass school. 

Pupils are aware of staff within the academy who they can talk to regarding any safeguarding concerns.  Staff with safeguarding responsibility can be found below.

Welcome to our safeguarding team 

Please use the link below if you are worried about online communication or abuse: 

https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

 

Useful Links

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

• Young minds - www.youngminds.org.uk
• Northorpe Hall -  www.northorpe.com
• Kooth  - www.kooth.com
• Mind - www.mind.org.uk
• Mindmate – www.mindmate.org.uk
• Nightowls - Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service » West Yorkshire and Barnsley Night OWLS Helpline

Young Carer Support

• Barnardos - www.barnardos.org.uk

Exploitation Support

• Ivison Trust - Ivison Trust - We support families affected by child exploitation. – Support and advise around exploitation for parents
• NSPCC – www.nspcc.org.uk
• Livesafe – www.livesafe.org.uk

Other useful links:

• www.stonewall.org.uk
• www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
• www.victimsupport.org.uk
• www.thinkuknow.co.uk
• www.saferinternet.org.uk
• www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk
• www.thebrunswickcentre.org.uk

Families Together Gateway – Kirklees

What Kirklees Families Together is:

Here in Kirklees, we recognise that family life can be rewarding but not always easy. The need for help and support can come at any time.

Families Together is designed to bring services together to work with families from conception, through childhood, into adolescence and up to 25 years if that young person has SEND (special educational needs and/or disability).

Kirklees Families Together offers information, advice, help and support from a range of services. This can include access to:

• help being a parent or carer
• emotional wellbeing and mental health support
• services for children under 5
• support and activities for children and young people
• adult learning and support for employment

Request support from the Families Together Gateway

Young people, parents, carers, and professionals who are working with families can request support using our online form.

Need urgent help?

If you have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, please report your concerns immediately to:

• Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership - Worried about a child? 
• Mental health services in a crisis 

How to request support from families together:

Kirklees Children and Families Portal