Safeguarding

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Safeguarding at TBAC

Safeguarding at TBAC

Safeguarding is central to everything we do. We are committed to ensuring the safety of every student by monitoring their wellbeing, responding to concerns, and continually reviewing site safety.

Our staff receive comprehensive training to understand and confidently carry out their safeguarding responsibilities. Our dedicated Safeguarding Team is trained to support children and families, working closely with relevant agencies to provide comprehensive protection.

Here's a link to the Keeping Children Safe in Education document.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do. We are committed to ensuring the safety of every student by monitoring their wellbeing, responding to concerns, and continually reviewing site safety.

Our staff receive comprehensive training to understand and confidently carry out their safeguarding responsibilities. Our dedicated Safeguarding Team is trained to support children and families, working closely with relevant agencies to provide comprehensive protection.

Here's a link to the Keeping Children Safe in Education document.

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Support During Term Time

Student safety is our highest priority. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility involving colleagues, parents, visitors, and our wider community. If you have any concerns about a student's welfare, please contact our Safeguarding Team immediately. We encourage reporting of all potential safeguarding issues to ensure prompt and appropriate support.

Support During School Holidays

School holidays can be challenging for some children and young people. We have compiled useful information about support services available during this time.
Additional resources and guidance can be accessed through our support network.

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Our Safeguarding Team

Our Safeguarding Team

Lucy Wellings (Head of Education) Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Lucy Wellings (Head of Education) Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

We are deeply committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of students here at TBAC because we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, supported, and included in their educational journey.

I am proud to work within a warm and nurturing team in which we collaborate, share expertise, and provide the nurture and holistic care each student needs to reach their full potential.

Together at TBAC, we create a space where students are not only protected but enabled to grow with confidence and resilience.

We are deeply committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of students here at TBAC because we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, supported, and included in their educational journey.

I am proud to work within a warm and nurturing team in which we collaborate, share expertise, and provide the nurture and holistic care each student needs to reach their full potential.

Together at TBAC, we create a space where students are not only protected but enabled to grow with confidence and resilience.

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Caroline Murphy (Business Manager)

Karen Cresswell (Operations Coordinator)

Kortney Adams (Lead Mentor)

Richard Tarlton-Weatherall (Tutor)

Information for students

Do you need to talk to someone or tell someone something that you are worried or concerned about? Whether this is about you, a friend or a family member; there are lots of ways you can do this:

You can speak to your Tutor or your Mentor

You can speak to anyone from the Safeguarding Team

You can put your feelings in writing via email to dsl@t-bac.co.uk

Please come and see us in the main office if you need to talk or you would like more information about accessing support.

Contact our Safeguarding Team:

Email: dsl@t-bac.co.uk

Telephone: 0115 837 4542

Our Safeguarding Team is committed to supporting students and families, removing barriers to education and providing appropriate, targeted assistance.

Useful Telephone Numbers:

Childline: 0800 1111

Samaritans: 116 123

CALM: 0800 58 58 58

In the case of Emergency - call 999