Safeguarding at CORE Education Trust and JQA
Safeguarding is at the heart of CORE Education Trust and Jewellery Quarter Academy, reflecting our values of Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence.
We go beyond statutory safeguarding requirements and expect all staff to uphold this commitment. Our approach is supported by key policies, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Our Safeguarding policy is available on the Statutory Information page.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
- Providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge
- Protecting children from maltreatment, whether that is within or outside the home, including online
- Preventing the impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
- Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
- Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
In the event of a concern about a Headteacher, please contact Jo Tyler (Interim CEO) via [email protected]
CORE Education Trust is committed to protecting every student from abuse, neglect, and bullying. We believe student welfare is paramount and that all young people have the right to safety and protection, regardless of background or identity. All concerns are taken seriously and addressed swiftly in line with our policy.
Staff receive regular safeguarding training, and all employment processes follow DfE Safer Recruitment guidelines.
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS (DSL) AT THE ACADEMY
Lead DSL
Miss R Zolna – Assistant Headteacher – Designated Safeguarding lead
Deputy DSL
Mr L Francis – Pastoral Manager – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
DSL’s
- Mr J Henshaw – Headteacher
- Mr N Mehmood – Deputy Headteacher
- Mr R Lally – Assistant Headteacher
- Miss S Ivey – Assistant Headteacher
- Mrs S Wilkinson – Attendance Officer
- Miss E Belcher – Head of Year
- Mr J Sprintall – Head of Year
- Mr C Tennant – Year Group Co-ordinator (Year 7)
- Mr G Christie – Year Group Co-ordinator (Year 8)
- Miss S Gardner – Year Group Co-ordinator (Year 9)
- Mr R Henderson – Year Group Co-ordinator (Year 10)
- Miss C Whittaker – Year Group Co-ordinator (Year 11)