Safeguarding
Thorpepark has a responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people they come into contact with. The need for guidelines and procedures is important to ensure that this is done with understanding and clarity.
The designated Safeguarding Lead and responsibility for safeguarding within the organisation is: Caroline Knight. The child protection officer for the school is Wendy Mortimer.
Meet our full safeguarding team :
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Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.
Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children.
In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, we have made available the below documents to give you further advice and information.
Operation Encompass is a Police and Education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people exposed to domestic abuse.
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools before the start of the next school day when a child or young person has been involved or exposed to a domestic abuse incident the previous evening.
The information is given in strict confidence to a school’s Key Adult to enable support to be given dependent on the needs and wishes of the child.
Operation Encompass is a Trauma Informed and Trauma Sensitive charity. We acknowledge and understand the impact of Domestic Abuse as an Adverse Childhood Experience.
Operation Encompass mitigates against the damaged caused by exposure to Domestic Abuse and other ACE’s
“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”
“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”
“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”
“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn.”
“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”
“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”
“Pupils learn the importance of contributing to their community.”
“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”
“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”
“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”
“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”
“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”
“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”
“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”
“Pupil ambassadors check on other pupils’ well-being.”
“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”
“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”
“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”
“Pupils know ways to raise their own self-esteem and that of others.”
“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”
“Pupils enjoy being active citizens and getting paid in credits they can spend in the school shop.”
“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”
“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”
“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”
“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”
“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”
“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”
“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”
