Queen Katharine Academy fully recognises its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in its care.
The Academy will therefore be alert to signs of abuse and neglect and will follow the Safeguarding Childrens Partnership Board procedures to ensure that children receive appropriate and effective support and protection.
The Academy has a duty of care to all young people to pass on any information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Key staff will discuss any concerns with parents and where appropriate, referrals to other agencies. However, in situations where the child is suspected to be at risk of harm, the law says that schools may take advice from other agencies without informing parents/carers.
In accordance with local Information Sharing protocols, we will ensure that information is shared securely and sensitively. Information will only be shared with other services where it is deemed necessary and proportionate to ensure that children and young people are safe and receive the right service.
Click here to download the Keeping children safe in education 2024 statutory guidance document.
The QKA Safequarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our policies page, which can be accessed by following the link below.
Click here to visit the QKA Policies Page.
Key Contacts:
Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Nichola Dunbar and Jenie Roddis
Safeguarding Administrator:
Sarah Tucker
The Designated Teacher of LAC:
Clare Roberts
Contact Details
01733 383888 ext 3878
Email Address
contactsafeguarding@qka.education
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements
The local authority's safeguarding arrangements can be found through this link.
Peterborough - Local CME Guidance:
Peterborough Children Missing from Education - Learn Together (cambslearntogether.co.uk)
Peterborough - Local Safeguarding Arrangements
Safeguarding children - Peterborough City Council
What Support can we offer your child
In school we have a strong and committed team of pastoral support staff. Every year group from Year 7 to Post 16 has at least one Student Support Officer. We have a Medical Officer who can offer advice and support around medical conditions and healthy relationships.
We have a specialist safeguarding team who work closely with all pastoral staff in school and can liaise with external agencies for example, Children’s Social Care, Police and Health Services to ensure a fully inclusive working relationship around every student.
Queen Katharine Academy also has an onsite Safer Schools Officer who can assist with any concerns or worries in or out of school.
As a school we have access to external support through the Early Help process, if your child needs some additional support, we can look at a whole family assessment to see which service would be most suitable, we can also help support parents, carers and families with out of school worries for example, housing, debt and crisis.
Our Safeguarding team are always happy to support and both students and families are welcome at the Safeguarding Hub at any time for support or advice. Watch out for our open days where you can attend to have support and information on the contextual issues, or you can share your concerns.
If you have any queries or would like further support please email contactsafeguarding@qka.education.
If you have a concern about a child’s safety or welfare you can contact
Children’s Social Care on 01733 864170 or out of hours call 01733 234724.
If it is an emergency, or if a child’s life is in danger please call the police on 999
If you are worried about yours or a young persons mental health please call NHS 111 option 2, see your GP or in a mental health crisis go to your local A&E.
Pastoral Team
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Mel Stapleton Maggie Jones Jacqueline Price Linda East |
Year 7 |
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Matt Jago Gurnam Kaur Andrea Townsend Maxine Smith |
Year 8 |
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Kayleigh Yould Jodie Elliott Sergio Lima Leanne Cole |
Year 9 |
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Geri Davis Jackie Abrams Mandy Sansby |
Year 10 |
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Fazal Ur-Rehman Rachael Barker Roberto Pinto Jo Putt |
Year 11 |
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Sarah Olson Louise McKimmie Damon Lewis James Anderson |
Post 16
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| Denise Heard | Medical |
| Sue DeMatteis | Attendance |
| Dawn Magnus | Early Help |
| Carol Hobbs | Admissions |
| PC Chris Baker | Police |
| Rick Carroll | Acting Principal |
EHA
Please download the documents below to view the guides.
Prevent & Channel
What is Prevent?Prevent is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism. Prevent is 1 of the 4 elements of CONTEST, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
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What is Channel?Channel provides support across the country to those who may be vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism. The overall aim of the programme is early intervention and diverting people away from the risk they may face.
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Queen Katharine Academy takes its responsibility for implementing the Prevent strategy very seriously. As a learning organisation, we are committed to responding to the ideological challenge of terrorism and the threat the Academy community faces from those who promote terrorism. The Academy has an onsite Safer Schools Officer who assists students, parents and staff on any radicalisation concerns. If you have any queries, concerns or comments regarding the Academy's Prevent strategy please contact jenie.roddis@qka.education who is the Academy's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Prevent.
Prevent duty guidance: England and Wales (2023) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - Statutory guidance Prevent duty guidance: England and Wales (2023) Parents' Resources - Educate Against Hate – Government Advice for Parents
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Esafety
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The internet is amazing. Young people can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, do you understand your child’s cyber culture, the way in which he/she uses the internet and mobile devices and do you know how can you make sure your child’s staying safe whilst online?
To try and help all parents with keeping up to date with the latest websites, apps and crazes, Queen Katharine Academy is committed to sharing e-safety information with you through our website, Facebook page and parent mail.
We know that young people learn through experience but as parents, carers and professionals working with your children we also know that we need to help protect from harm. There are some links below which you can use as a parent to help set up parental controls on your childrens phones, laptops, tablets and computers.
There are also some very good links below which explains the different risks young people face when online and some top tips to recognise if your child is experiencing any form of cyber bullying or participating in risk taking behaviour.
It is important to talk to your children about their experiences online and whether they know who to report any worries or concerns to about things they see online. As parents you can also report any worries or concerns online or alternatively by speaking to the Student Support Officer for your childs year group.
Parental control guide for iPad
Parents Online Safety Tips
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Recommended websites and numbers for young people and families
Recommended websites and numbers for young people and families are:
Childline
You can call Chidline on: 0800 1111
For further advice please follow this link: Info and advice | Childline
Police emergency 999
Call 999 if you are reporting a crime that is in progress or if someone is in immediate danger.
Police (non-emergency 101)
You can report a crime online here: Contact us | Police.uk (www.police.uk)
You can also call 101.
The 101 service is for reporting minor and non-emergency crimes, where immediate or high-priority response is not required, and life is not in immediate danger, such as:
- To report a crime, if the suspect is no longer in the area
- To offer evidence for an investigation
- To give the police information about a threat of crime
- To make an enquiry to the police
- To verify that a police officer is genuine
NHS (111)
Use NHS 111 online (111.nhs.uk) or call 111 if you think you need medical help right now.
Centre 33
Young people aged 13-25 can self-refer to us for support with a variety of things including Mental health, benefits, employment, sexual health and housing. All they need to do is contact us
By Phone: 0333 4141 809 ( line is maned 12-4 Mon to Fri)
Text / WhatsApp : 07514783745
Email: help@centre33.org.uk
You can access advice here:
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
If you are a young person, you can find advice here:
Mental Health Support For Young People | YoungMinds
If you are a young person, you can find advice here:
Parents Mental Health Support | Advice for Your Child | YoungMinds
The kite trust
They work to support the wellbeing and creativity of LGBTQ+ young people in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and surrounding areas through information, support and groups. We build inclusive communities to tackle inequalities through consultancy, training and education. Resources and support can be found on their website:
Welcome to our Resource Hub! | Resources (thekitetrust.org.uk)
Barnardos
They offer practical and emotional support so that you can enter adulthood with the confidence you need to achieve your full potential. Discover ways we support young people below or use the search bar to find services in your local area.
Support for young people | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)
NSPCC
We're the UK's leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 130 years – and we couldn’t do it without you.
Due to an increase in demand across our services, our voice Helpline is currently operating between the hours of 10am–4pm Monday to Friday.
However, you can email help@NSPCC.org.uk at any time. It’s free and you don’t have to say who you are.
Samaritans
To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person.
Anti bullying Alliance
They offer a range of advice and support regarding bullying. If you feel that you are being bullied or your child is. Advice and support can be found here:
If you're being bullied (anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk)
CEOPS
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command, or CEOP Command, is a command of the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA), and is tasked to work both nationally and internationally to bring online child sex offenders, including those involved in the production, distribution and viewing of child abuse material, to the UK courts.
Under 18 and worried about online sexual abuse?
To report, click this button to visit the CEOP Safety Centre.
ThinkYouKnow
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
If you would like further information and resources regarding online sexual abuse, please use this link: CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk)
SANEline
If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm–3:30am every day).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Shout
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
The Mix
If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (3pm–midnight every day), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
Switchboard
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.
Urgent mental health helplines (England only)
If you live in England, you can call a local NHS urgent mental health helpline for support during a mental health crisis. Anyone can call these helplines, at any time.
These helplines offer similar support to a crisis team. The NHS website has more information on urgent mental health helplines, including how to find your local helpline.
Peterborough - Local Safeguarding Arrangements
Safeguarding children - Peterborough City Council
U.K Government's Statutory Guidance for Safeguarding
Please visit the U.K Government's website here for more information on working together to safeguard your child.
Domestic Abuse Support
0808 2000 247
Food Bank Support
0808 208 2138 or you can email jenie.roddis@qka.education in confidence for a food bank voucher (please note emails are not checked regularly so there may be a delay)
Community Fridges
Millfield
Gunthorpe
Paston
Finance and Cost of Living concerns
Turn to Us - https://www.turn2us.org.
Visitors
Please download the document below to view the Visitor Safeguarding guide.
Here to help
Here to Help
We have created this page to share information we think will be of support in keeping your child safe in an ever-changing world. Please email us at contactsafeguarding@qka.education if there is any specific guidance or support you feel would be beneficial to parents.
Screen Addiction
Instagram
Sexting
Snap Chat
Stop It Now
Tik Tok