Freemantle C of E Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. We believe that:

• All children have the right to be protected from harm
• Children need to be safe and to feel safe both in and out of the Academy
• Children sometimes need extra support which matches their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse
• All children have the right to speak freely and voice their values and beliefs
• All children must be encouraged to respect each other’s values and support each other
• All children have the right to be supported to meet their emotional, and social needs as well as their educational needs – we know that children who are happy, healthy and sociable will achieve better educationally
• Our Academy can and does contribute to the prevention of abuse, victimisation, bullying, exploitation, radicalisation, extreme behaviours, discriminatory views and risk taking behaviours
• All staff and visitors at Freemantle C of E Community Academy have an important role to play in safeguarding children and protecting them from abuse

Safeguarding is defined as:

• Protecting children from maltreatment
• Preventing impairment of children’s health or development
• Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• Taking action to enable all children to have the best life chances