Brunel Academies Trust

Safeguarding

Commitment to Safeguarding 

Keeping children safe is our number one priority. We ensure that the safety and well-being of every child is at the centre of every decision we make. Brunel Short Breaks staff have a responsibility to create and maintain a safe learning environment for all our young people. All our staff are aware and kept up to date with the child protection procedures. As a setting we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our children.

Short Breaks Safeguarding Team

If you have any concerns, please contact the Safeguarding Team on 01793 286623 or email safeguarding@shortbreaks.org.uk

Kim West
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Short Breaks 
Catherine Clark
Trust Safeguarding Lead

safeguarding@brunel.org.uk

 

Gen Aylott
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Leonie Claridge
Deputy 
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ella Davis
Deputy 
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ella Reeves
Deputy 
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Short Breaks Safeguarding Poster

 Safeguarding Policies

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures

Behaviour Policy 

Brunel Whistleblowing Policy

Key Documents

Keeping Children Safe in Education - September 2023

Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part One - September 2023

Department for Education - Working together to safeguard children information page

Regulated activity in relation to children

Guidance for safer working practice

Prevent Duty Guidance England Wales

Important Contact Details

MASH
E-mail: Swindonmash@swindon.gov.uk

Telephone: 01793 466903 (during normal office hours which are 8.30am to 4.40pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday)

 

The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) is available outside office hours on 01793 436699

Web: Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

LADO 01793 463854

Domestic Violence
National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Mental health issues, including anxiety and depression
Young Minds

Childline

Online Safety
Kidscape

NSPCC 0808 800 5000

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command 0370 496 7622 – for reporting concerns about online abuse 

Swindon Safeguarding Partnership (formerly the LSCB)

NSPCC

Childline

Thinkuknow