Safeguarding
Harris Academy Riverside is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all children, staff and visitors in the academy. We have an environment that encourages children and adults to feel confident in sharing any concerns or worries they may have about their safety or the well-being of others.
If you are worried about your own child and want to do some research, you can go here.
If you are worried about a child who does not attend Harris Academy Riverside please click here.
The safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount.
If you are in any way concerned about the safety or well-being of a child who attends Harris Academy Riverside, please call us immediately on 01375 802060 and ask for Mrs Rachel Wright, Mr Ian Purcell, Mrs Bianca Christie or Mr Andrew Betts. Alternatively, you can email any of these members of staff on safeguarding@harrisriverside.org.uk or info@harrisriverside.org.uk. If the issue is urgent and the academy is closed then go here.
Alternatively, please refer to the Thurrock Local Safeguarding Partnership (by clicking here) which displays the relevant contact numbers to access local agency assistance.
The academy takes the welfare and safety of students very seriously, working hard to reduce all kinds of harm that children can suffer, including abuse, bullying, discrimination and avoidable injuries. We strive to make sure that every student in the academy feels safe, secure and well cared for in an atmosphere of trust, respect and security.
The academy understands and is committed to the vital contribution that all governors, staff, parents and students can make to safeguard all children here at Harris Academy Riverside. Our curriculum is designed to create awareness in students, of safeguarding issues and how to deal with them. Training of all staff in identifying, reporting and dealing with such issues is regular and thorough.
We will continue to ensure that all our staff, other professionals, parents/carers and students work together to know the policies and routines about keeping children safe. They will understand the importance of following procedures and listening to each other, especially when there are concerns about safety.
Our policies which contain further details can be found on the links below.
You can access the Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre directly by clicking on CEOP .
Radicalisation, extremism and hate
You can access the government website on this issue here.
Email contacts are available below but if you have any concerns at all about the safety or welfare of a child, please make immediate contact by telephone and be sure to make clear that there may be a safeguarding issue.
If you believe that a child is in immediate danger, please contact the police on 999.
For staff, the NSPCC whistleblowing helpline is: 0800 028 0285.
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Key Contact Details: The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Rachel Wright who can be contacted on: Email: safeguarding@harrisriverside.org.uk Telephone: 01375 802060
Prevent Lead is Mrs Bianca Christie who can be contacted on: Email: b.christie@harrisriverside.org.uk or info@harrisriverside.org.uk Telephone: 01375 802060
Mental Health Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Zoe Prainer can be contacted on: Email: safeguarding@harrisriverside.org.uk Telephone: 01375 802060 The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is Mr Ian Purcell can be contacted on: Email: safeguarding@harrisriverside.org.uk Telephone: 01375 802060
The Thurrock LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) dealing with allegations against members of staff is Carole Fuller
The Local Authority’s Children and Young Person Officer is PC Natalie Malone 42074369
The Governor responsible for Child Protection is a Elaine Forrest and can be contacted via the school office
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All contacts above can be reached by telephone on 01375 802060.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
There has been an increase in young people struggling with their mental health. Below are some links that will signpost you to useful information:
CAMHS: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Self harm: https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
Thurrock local safeguarding childcare partnership: https://www.thurrocklscp.org.uk/lscp
If you have immediate concerns for the well-being and safety of an individual, please call 999.
If you need to speak to a mental health adviser, you can call 111 and choose option 2.
