All staff at Redgate Primary Academy are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with pupils at the academy. We encourage parents, carers and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries that may affect educational progress. We recognise the importance of parents and carers knowing that their children are safe and happy, and know the impact that this can have on a child’s educational progress.

Children will be taken seriously if they seek help from a member of staff. Children may be referred for additional bespoke support from external agencies who work closely with the academy if necessary, with academy staff working in partnership with families at all times to inform them of additional support required or accessed for their child. However, staff cannot guarantee to consult parents first, or to keep children’s concerns confidential, if a referral must be made to agencies in order to safeguard the child’s welfare.

What to do if you have any concerns

If you have any concerns or queries about safeguarding, please contact one of our designated safeguarding leads or other relevant member of staff from the contact table below by emailing office@redgateprimary-ac.org.uk or calling 01623 455944. If your message is urgent, or when the academy is closed, please email primary@diverse-ac.org.uk.

RoleStaff contact
Designated governor for child protection and safeguardingPete Edwards
Designated safeguarding leadClaire Gouthwaite
Deputy designated safeguarding leadPaul Shepherd
Lorraine Robinson
Looked after child lead teacherClaire Gouthwaite
Mental health lead teacherLorraine Robinson
Online safety leadClaire Gouthwaite
LA child protection contactCheryl Stollery
LADOEva Callaghan

Safeguarding policy

Redgate Primary Academy follow the Diverse Academies’ safeguarding policy.

Our safeguarding policies are based on the statutory guidance for Keeping Children Safe in Education.