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  • Safeguarding

    EAN 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.

    Designated Safeguarding Lead: Candice Van Aardt - CVanaardt@EestuaryAcademy.co.uk 

    Deputy DSL: Abi Woodhouse – AWoodhouse@EstuaryAcademy.co.uk

    Senior Lead for Welfare: Heather Courtney - HCourtney@EstuaryAcademy.co.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).

    Safeguarding resources for you

    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:

    Childline

    Information, advice and support for children online, on the phone, anytime.

    0800 1111

    NHS Mental Health Direct

    Mental health help and advice anytime of the day or night.

    0800 011 34 74

    NHS ChatHealth

    Confidential help and advice by text or online chat.

    Text 07520 618 850

    More safeguarding resources

    NSPCC

    Kent Safeguarding Children

    EAN Student Safeguarding Policy

    Policies

    Policies are available from the policies page, here