KTS Academy, Marshall Drive, Brotton, Redcar and Cleveland, TS12 2UW
Tel - 01287 677265
Safeguarding at KTS Academy
KTS Academy is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils. For your information, the Designated Safeguarding Lead for our school is Sarah Gunn.
In Sarah's absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Alexis Gardner.
The school Designated Safeguarding Governor is Maggie Hadland.
Further guidance anc policies can be found on our polices page.
To contact the school regarding any Safeguarding concerns, please contact;
Designated Safeguarding Lead Sarah Gunn on 01287 677265.
Alternatively, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Alexis Gardner using the same number.
What to do if you are worried about a child
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:
Contacting Redcar and Cleveland Multi-Agency Children's Hub
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 Redcar and Cleveland Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH)
The MACH is a partnership between Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Cleveland Police and Health Partners.
The MACH Team are available:
- Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
What to do if you have concerns about an adult who works with children or young people
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:
What to do if you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating online
Contact a CEOP Child Protection Advisor (at theChild Exploitation and Online Protection Centre). If you need to contact CEOP please use the link below.
At KTS Academy Alexis Gardner (from 22-05-2023), Kim McCarron and Helen Swarbrick (from 27-06-23) are CEOP Ambassodors and can offer further advice and guidance.
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