Barnsley Academy recognises that safeguarding encompasses the duties of child protection and promoting the rights and welfare of children. As such, it is:

• Everyone’s responsibility to safeguard children
• Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play; and
• Everyone working with children maintains an attitude of ‘it could happen here’.

This includes all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school.

It also applies to contractors and visitors during any interactions they may have with children, United Learning central office staff and to Trustees, working in or on behalf of the school.

Sara Wildes Senior Vice Principal Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)		Mary Potter Deputy DSL Cornerstone		Maria Youel Senior Safeguarding Support Officer Cornerstone
Emily Thompson-O'Brien Assistant VP Safeguarding Support Officer		John Ashton KS 4 Lead Safeguarding Support Officer		Nathan Parkinson KS 3 Lead Safeguarding Support Officer
Alicia Taylor SENCO  Safeguarding Support Officer		Annette Wilson Safeguarding Support Officer HLTA - SEND		Safeguarding Support Officer Restorative Practitioner
Ryan Lowe Behaviour Lead Safeguarding Support Officer		Alison Helliwell  Attendance Manager Safeguarding Support Officer		Janine Astley Transition and Admissions  Safeguarding Support Officer
Rebecca Watson The Link Co-ordinator Safeguarding Support Officer		Craig Spawforth Changing Behaviours Manager Safeguarding Support Officer