High Hazels Academy takes the safeguarding of children very seriously.

The safety and well-being of our children is our key responsibility. We have strict rules on recruitment of teachers and ensure that all adults that work with us are vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

We teach our children about how to be safe in the community as well as online. If you have any concerns about the safety of any child, please speak to a member of staff who you feel comfortable with. Alternatively, if your concerns are about the use of digital media, you can report incidents to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre. 

Our Designated Safeguarding Leader is Mrs Shanaz Begum (Safeguarding Lead). 

Ms Marie Elliott (Principal) 

The Safeguarding Team which consists of:-

Shanaz Begum   (Safeguarding Lead)

Hawa Fazlanie, (Vice Principal/EYFS Designated Safeguarding Deputy)

Laura Field, (Vice Principal/Designated Safeguarding Deputy)

Emma Morris (Director of Teaching & Learning/Designated Safeguarding Deputy)

Rebecca Mitchell (Assistant Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Deputy)

All of our staff have been trained on dealing with the signs of abuse and they understand the important role they have to play in protecting our pupils from harm. This includes training on the government’s Prevent Strategy as well as recent guidelines on FGM. We follow a clear set of procedures when concerns arise and matters are dealt with sensitively.  Please see further policies on the Sheffield Children's Safegarding Hub

There is a wealth of information online about the various forms of abuse and how to keep children safe. If you would like more information or help with any kind of abuse, please click on the links below. 

Bullying and Cyberbullying 

Child Sexual Exploitation 

Child Trafficking

County Lines

Domestic Abuse

Emotional Abuse

Female Genital Mutilation

Neglect

Online Abuse 

Prevent Strategy 

Sexual Abuse 

What to do if you are concerned a child is suffering from abuse

Even though High Hazels Academy operates as one school, it remains officially two separate schools.  Therefore all of the policies relate to the Nursery, Infant and Junior School. While we work to United Learning trust policies and procedures we are also duty bound to follow Sheffield Safeguarding Partnership policies and procedures please click here to view policies

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024