KTS Academy is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils. For your information, the Designated Safeguarding Lead for our school is Alexis Gardner.
In Alexis’s absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Sarah Gunn, Lizzie Thompson, and Becky Williams.
The school Designated Safeguarding Governor is Sarah Walker.
Further guidance anc policies can be found on our polices page.
To contact the school regarding any Safeguarding concerns, please contact;
Designated Safeguarding Lead Alexis Gardner on 01287 677265.
Alternatively, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Sarah Gunn, Lizzie Thompson or Becky Williams using the same number.
Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility. We can all play a vital role in helping to protect children from abuse. The South Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership oversees the work done to protect children in Redcar and Cleveland.
Below you can view a list of signs and indicators of concerns to help you identify if a child is a risk of exploitation and/or going missing:
If you are worried about a child or young person, and feel they are at risk of being abused, neglected or at risk of being harmed, please contact:
Redcar & Cleveland Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH)
Telephone - 01642 130700
Email - RedcarMACH@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
The MACH is a partnership between Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Cleveland Police and Health Partners.
The MACH Team are available:
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is based in the MACH Team. If you have concerns about an adult who works with children you can contact the Redcar & Cleveland Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) on 01642 130700 or email RedcarLADO@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Further information about the LADO can be found by downloading the leaflet below:
The LADO allegations blank referral form is also available to download below: