Safeguarding

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Horizon’s Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our pupils and students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be accessed below.We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism and work closely with statutory and voluntary sectors to ensure we fulfil our safeguarding duties across the Trust.

Each Academy has its own 'Safeguarding' information poster which identifies the Academy's Designated Safeguarding Leads, gives a brief overview to staff explaining - "Protecting those in our care from HARM, if you witness or suspect harm, or have any concern, you must ACT IMMEDIATELY" and the safeguarding referral process.

Below you will find the Academy's information poster along with a copy of the 'Safeguarding for Parents: Information Booklet". This booklet provides information for parents about how the Trust meets its safeguarding and child protection responsibilities, and also provides tips on "how to keep your child safe".

Child Protection Policy - Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, both physical and emotional, of every pupil both inside and outside of the Trust premises. We implement a trust wide preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken.

This policy sets out a clear and consistent framework for delivering this promise, in line with safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.It will be achieved by:

Creating a culture of safer recruitment by adopting procedures that help deter, reject or identify people who might pose a risk to children.
Teaching pupils through the curriculum what safeguarding means, how to keep safe and recognise behaviour that is unacceptable.
Identifying and making provision for any pupil that has been subject to abuse.
Ensuring that members of the Board of Directors, Principals and staff members understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, are alert to the signs of child abuse and know to refer concerns to the DSL.
Ensuring that the Principals and any new staff members and volunteers are only appointed when all the appropriate checks have been satisfactorily completed.

E-Safety Policy - as E-Safety is an important aspect of strategic leadership within the Trust, the Chief Executive, Principals and Directors have ultimate responsibility to ensure that the policy and practices are embedded and monitored. This policy, supported by the Trust's Acceptable Use Agreements for staff, Directors, visitors and pupils, is to protect the interests and safety of the whole Horizons Specialist Academy Trust community.

Educate Against Hate - a new website launched by the previous Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, to offer advice to parents, carers, school staff and leaders on practical ways to protect children from extremism and radicalisation.

Operation Encompass - a process by which Key Adults in our academies are informed that a child attending their premises may have been affected by domestic abuse. This will usually mean that a child has been in the household where an incident of domestic abuse has taken place, or has been exposed to domestic abuse. This initiative is in place in all local authority areas covered by Cleveland Police. All HSAT academies are Operation Encompass Academies and we fully support this partnership with Cleveland Police.

Hollis Academy

ACT -

Horizon’s Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our pupils and students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This policy sets out a clear and consistent framework for delivering this promise, in line with safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.It will be achieved by:

Creating a culture of safer recruitment by adopting procedures that help deter, reject or identify people who might pose a risk to children.
Teaching pupils through the curriculum what safeguarding means, how to keep safe and recognise behaviour that is unacceptable.
Identifying and making provision for any pupil that has been subject to abuse.
Ensuring that members of the Board of Directors, Principals and staff members understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, are alert to the signs of child abuse and know to refer concerns to the DSL.
Ensuring that the Principals and any new staff members and volunteers are only appointed when all the appropriate checks have been satisfactorily completed.

Hollis Academy

ACT- Prevent Radicalisation and Extremism by Acting Early

Trust your instincts and seek advice. If you’re worried your child could be developing extremist views trust your instincts, #ACTEarly and share your concerns in confidence. We’re here to help you, and the person you care about. www.actearly.uk
The threat of radicalisation is a harm that parents and carers should be just as aware of as they are other online dangers. By sharing concerns early, you’re actually protecting your child. Visit #ACTEarly for support and advice www.actearly.uk
If you are worried that one of your friends or family is in danger of being radicalised, share your concerns in confidence. You won’t ruin lives, but you could save them. #ActEarly www.actearly.uk
Are you worried that someone you care about is at risk of radicalisation, but not sure what to do? #ActEarly and find out what support is available www.actearly.uk
Are you worried that a loved one is at risk of being exploited by extremists? We are here to help. You won’t be wasting our time. Visit the #ActEarly website for advice and support. www.actearly.uk or call the advice line on 0800 011 3764.