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

Safeguarding Team (ID 1404)

 Safeguarding Policies

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures

Behaviour Policy 

Brunel Whistleblowing Policy

Key Documents

Keeping Children Safe in Education - September 2024

Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part One - September 2024

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

Contact Swindon (formerly MASH)

  • E-mail: contactswindon@swindon.gov.uk
  • Telephone: 01793 464646 (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 

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

Web: Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Local Authority Designated Officer

Allegations against those who work with children.

Tel: 01793 463854
Web: Local Authority Designated Officer - Swindon Safeguarding Partnership

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Useful contacts

Young Minds

Childline

Child Safety

Kidscape
Kidscape

NSPCC
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Web: NSPCC

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) -  for reporting concerns about online abuse 
Tel: 0370 496 7622
Web: 

Swindon Safeguarding Partnership

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