Safeguarding

At Cornwallis Academy, we have a dedicated and experienced pastoral team which is made up of the Safeguarding team, Wellbeing and Pastoral team.

The Safeguarding Team

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is:

Miss S Hodges

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are

Mr Jahanshahi
Mrs Herlihy
Mrs Lawson
Mrs McHugh
Mr McMahon
Miss Parker
Mrs Robinson
Miss Sladden
Mrs Stokes
Mr Swain
Mr King

Wellbeing and Pastoral team

Our experienced pastoral teams work extensively to support students in relation to a wide range of academic, welfare and pastoral issues.

Year 7 – Mr Robinson and Miss Edwards

Year 8 – Mrs Clark-Keen, Mrs Lawson and Mrs Ashby

Year 9 - Mr McMahon and Mrs Judd

Year 10 – Mrs Harding and Mrs Stephens-Clark

Year 11 – Mr Spurling and Miss Perry

KS5 – Mrs Woollett and Mrs O’Brien

Pupil Premium co-ordinator – Miss Sydenham

Family Liaison Officer – Mrs Waddington

Diversity and Equality Lead – Ms Dobson

Attendance Officer – Miss Wood

SENCO – Mrs Endicott

Parents and carers can also make contact with staff by phoning the reception (01622 743152) or by emailing the school at office@cornwallisacademy.com marking the email for the attention of the relevant member of staff.

How can students report a concern? Students can report a concern to any member of teaching or support staff. In particular, students may wish to speak to their Form Tutor, Student Support Manager or Head of Year, or a member of the Safeguarding Team.
How do parents/carers report a concern? Parents/carers can report a concern to any member of the Safeguarding Team by phoning reception (01622 743152) and requesting to speak to a DSL or email safeguarding@cornwallisacademy.com.
What happens when concern is reported? - The exact response will depend on the specific concern raised but could include one or more of the following:
- Key staff may provide advice / support / guidance.
- A student may be asked to write a statement so that we can clearly understand their account of what has happened and investigate further, if required.
- Staff may need to contact and involve parents /carers.
- Where students have not met expectations (e.g. including those laid out in our behaviour policy) sanctions may be applied.
- In some cases, after discussion with parents/carers, a referral to internal or external support may be made. For example, School counsellor, Wellbeing Lead, Young Lives Foundation, MIND, CAHMs etc.
- In some cases, after discussion with parents /carers, we may engage the support of our School Police Liaison Officer, PC Ingram.
- Key staff may need to make a referral to the Kent Early Help Service, Police or Social Services if higher level support/interventions are required. Consent from parent/carers does not always have to be sought.

We educate our students and raise awareness about a wide range of safeguarding and welfare issues throughout the year including through our assembly programme, tutor time programme and resources, display materials, visiting speakers and presenters, and our Personal–Social-Health-Economic (PSHE) programme.

Keeping Safe Online

Growing up in the online world has become a normal part of life for children and young people. With this continually changing technological landscape come many challenges and concerns. At Cornwallis Academy we accept that our students are digital users, but want to ensure they are using these devices safely and responsibly. Students are taught about Online Safety as part of the PSHE and Computing curriculum, spanning Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Our web site offers a range of useful links, giving age related on-line safety tips and advice to students and their parents and carers. This is also available on our social media pages.

We are a National Online Safety school and parents/carers can access additional tips and advice by signing up to the website using the link here: https://v2.nationalcollege.com/enrol/cornwallis-academy