Sandwell Academy recognises that it has a duty to safeguard and protect children and young people from abuse.
Safeguarding children - the action we take to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm is everyone's responsibility.
You can read the Safeguarding Policy here.
Miss PincherDesignated Safeguarding Leadapincher@sandwellacademy.com
Mrs PoveySenior Deputy HeadResponsible for Behaviour, Safeguarding & InclusionDeputy Designated Safeguarding Leadmpovey@sandwellacademy.com
Mrs AdamsDeputy Designated Safeguarding Leadaadams@sandwellacademy.com
Mr DenkerDeputy Designated Safeguarding Leadddenker@sandwellacademy.com
Miss TaggartDeputy Designated Safeguarding LeadCTaggart@sandwellacademy.com
Ms BennettFamily Support Workerdbennett@sandwellacademy.com
The Head of Years and Pastoral Staff have also received Level 3 Child Protection and Safeguarding Training.
Our Safeguarding Governor: Mim Hall
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Sandwell Family Life
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Sandwell Family Life is a directory of local activities and services for children, young people and families in Sandwell. It provides information on a wide range of support that aims to make life better for young people and their parents and carers – whether that’s making friends and having fun, getting involved in sporting or leisure activities, learning new skills, or getting advice or help with some of the more challenging things in life.
If you have any concerns about your child or any other child, then please contact either Miss Pincher, Mrs Povey, Mrs Adams or Mr Denker via the Academy reception or by emailing safeguarding@sandwellacademy.com.
If you have a safeguarding concern when the school is closed: Sandwell Safeguarding Team can be contacted on 0121 569 3100.
In an emergency please call 999.