EAI recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils. As a community of pupils, parents, families, staff and governors, we are committed to keeping our pupils safe and following practices that protect them, as described in our safeguarding policy.
If you want to contact the team, please email us: Safeguarding-EAI@EstuaryAcademy.co.uk
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Designated Safeguarding Lead: Danielle Thurlow – dthurlow@estuaryacademy.co.uk |
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Strategic Welfare Lead and Deputy DSL: Lucy McHugo lmchugo@estuaryacademy.co.uk |
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Deputy DSL: Kat Osborne – kosbourne@estuaryacademy.co.uk |
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Senior Lead for Welfare: Pam Pritchard – ppritchard@nwkaps.kent.sch.uk |
If you are concerned that a child is at immediate risk of harm, please dial 999 or consult with the Front door on 03000 411 111 or 03000 419 191 (out of hours).
If you are a child concerned about your mental or emotional health, or if you are someone else concerned about a child, the following organisations can offer immediate support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
ChildlineInformation, advice and support for children online, on the phone, anytime. 0800 1111 |
NHS Mental Health DirectMental health help and advice anytime of the day or night. 0800 011 34 74 |
NHS ChatHealthConfidential help and advice by text or online chat. Text 07520 618 850 |
NSPCC |
Kent Safeguarding Children |
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Policies are available from the policies page, here