Safeguarding
Here at The Vale we have the children’s wellbeing at heart. In nine out of ten safeguarding concerns we would discuss these concerns with you before involving Social Care Direct. However, depending on the seriousness of the concern, we have a professional duty and responsibility to notify the appropriate agency prior to speaking to you. We appreciate all your support and understanding as we ensure children’s safety is our highest priority.
You can read our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy on our Statutory Information page.
Safeguarding Team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Miss H Prout
Deputy Safeguarding Officers:
- Miss S Cartwright
- Mrs Sue Brain
- Mrs Rebecca Pearson
- Miss Ellie Burgess
AAB Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Mr Roger Dawson
Future in Mind – Mental health practitioner
Email; info@thevpacademy.org.uk
Phone; 01977 722 485
WF-I-Can Website
CAMHS Single point of access SPA
01977 735865
Wakefield Resilience Framework;
Wakefield School nursing/ Health visiting service;
Wakefield District Domestic Abuse Service WDDAS
0800 915 1561
domesticabuse@wakefield.gov.uk
Wakefield Spectrum
Prevent Contacts – Prevent in Wakefield – Wakefield Council
Wakefield Education Welfare service;
Virtual Head for CiC
Jackie Roper
jroper@wakefield.gov.uk
Wakefield Local Offer – for children with SEND and their families
NSPCC Speak out Stay safe service for Primary schools
Emma Hobson
Schools Coordinator
emma.hobson2@nspcc.org.uk
Tel: 0161 3934421 Mobile: 07562 205039
Wakefield Young Carers;
Drug support for young people
Wakefield voluntary sector Young Lives Consortium
Wakefield Adult Services
Wakefield Well Women Centre
Wakefield District Housing WDH
OneCALL 0345 8 507 507
Other useful services;
NSPCC Helpline – for advice public/professionals
0808 800 5000
NSPCC Whistleblowing Helpline
0800 028 0285
NSPCC Report Abuse in Education
0800 136 663
Counter Terrorism helpline
0800 789 321
Forced Marriage Unit
020 7008 0151
fmu@fco.gov.uk
National Association People Abused in Childhood NAPAC
0808 801 0331
Stop It Now
Leading charity working in the field of sexual abuse. Also provides support for people who are worried about their own thoughts or behaviour towards children.
0808 1000 900
Professional Online Safety Helpline
0844 3814772
National Services – Domestic Abuse
Wakefield Cost of Living Support