Safeguarding

Humberston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Providing a safe environment for all our students, staff and visitors is at the upmost importance to us.

Our Safeguarding Team

Safeguarding Information

Visitor Pass
The red and green visitor passes identify to staff and students which visitors need escorting at all times. They must be worn at all times while at the academy.

First Aid
A list of first aid trained staff is available at reception.

Fire Evacuation Procedure
If the alarm goes off please exit immediately via the nearest fire exit (do not stop to gather any belongings). Gather at the tennis courts and await further instructions.

Lock Down Procedure
Regular staff have been trained in our lock down procedure. Please follow instructions should we have to activate our lock down procedure.

Any other Evacuation
When the alarm sounds please exit via the nearest fire exit. You will be informed by a member of the SLT / Office where you need to gather.

Use of mobile phones
We respectfully ask that if you need to take a phone call, that you do so away from common areas on school site as we respect a ‘no mobile phone policy’.

Photographs
Taking photographs whilst on school site is not permitted without the prior approval from the Principal.

Toilets
Toilets are located opposite the Art Department (C14) or in the Staff Room area.
If you require any further information please contact the school office.

Local Safeguarding Authority

If you are concerned that a child is suffering, or likely to suffer significant harm, you should contact your local authority safeguarding partnership directly.

Website hyperlink: Concern about a child | NELC

Telephone: 01472 326292 (option 2)
In an emergency call 999.

Please find our local authority (NEL Safeguarding Children Partnership) website here: North East Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership | NELC.

Useful links from the website:

Exploitation - Child exploitation | NELC
Radicalisation (including Prevent and Channel Panel) - SaferNEL | Prevent terrorism - SaferNEL
Family Relationships - Family relationships | NELC
Parenting Advice - Parenting advice | NELC
Wellbeing Support - Health and wellbeing | NELC
Online Safety - Keeping children safe online | NELC
Young Carers - Young Carers
Alcohol and drugs - Alcohol, drugs and substance use | NELC
Victim support - Victims | NELC
Family Group Conferencing - Family Group Conferencing | NELC
Private Fostering - Private Fostering | NELC

If you are concerned regarding a potential safeguarding concern, please contact a member of the Humberston Academy safeguarding team via our main reception on 01472 319990 or alternatively email hua-safeguarding@humberstonacademy.co.uk

Support Services

Locality Family Hub

locality family hub.pdf

Please see links below regarding the above:

Family hubs | NELC

Integrated Front Door (MASH)

Together for All – Thresholds of Need

thresholds of need response.pdf

Useful links:

Early Help and Team Around the Family

eh taf 2.pdf

Useful links:

Child Criminal Exploitation and Child Sexual Exploitation -Safeguarding Documentation

Please view the NELC website for further information: Child exploitation | NELC

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of child sexual abuse. It happens when an individual or group uses their power to force, manipulate or persuade a child under 18 into sexual activities. This can be done in exchange for something the child needs or wants, or for the abusers benefit, like money or status. Even if it seems like the child agreed to it, it’s still exploitation because of the power imbalance. It doesn’t always involve physical contact, it can also happen through technology.

Child Sexual Exploitation: Definition and guidance for practitioners – GOV.UK- external site

Related resources:

Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE):

Child criminal exploitation is when another person or persons manipulate, deceive, coerce or control the person to undertake activity which constitutes a criminal offence where the person is under the age of 18 (Definition proposed by Barnardos).

CCE can include exploitation via county lines. County lines is a form of criminal exploitation. It is when criminals befriend children, through online or offline means, and coerce them into drug dealing or other related activities between different geographic areas. This is often, but not always, between cities and smaller towns or rural areas (Definition proposed by Barnardos).

Child Criminal Exploitation is often thought to be only related to drug supply, this is not the case and can include coercion into other forms of criminality such as theft of vehicles.

Signs/Indicators of Child Exploitation:

Children who often go missing – look for any patterns
Visiting different cities frequently without clear reason
Physical injuries – consider if the injuries match the explanation
Unexplained amounts of money, phones, credit, clothes, jewellery and able to have access to drugs without knowing how this is paid for.
Changes in behaviour, like being more secretive, withdrawn, or isolated from friends
Missing school, college, training, or work without good reason
Having hotel keys/cards or keys to unknown places
Getting in or out of vehicles/cars with unknown adults
Using trains or public transport in unusual ways
Making new friends who use nicknames or have different accents
In possession of drug-related items like scales, plastic bags, film, grinders, or weapons
Having multiple phones, SIM cards, frequently changing numbers, and using the internet secretly
Being found with large amounts of drugs and weapons

Cuckooing: Gangs expand their territory by taking over the home of local vulnerable people, like drug users, those with mental health issues, alcohol problems, or sex workers. The gangs force these people to let them stay in their homes and use them as bases for drug dealing and other crimes.

If you are concerned that a child is being exploited, or they may be at risk of harm, you must contact the Integrated Front Door – 01472 326292 or go to report a concern about a child. If a child is in immediate danger call 999.

If you are concerned a child is vulnerable to exploitation, you can use the Exploitation Risk Assessment tool (Word, 91KB) toll to help you understand the situation and decide what to next. If you’re not sure, ask your manage for guidance or contact the Integrated Front Door for advice.

CCE/CSE Resources

Useful resources/ links:

Not In Our Community

CCE/CSE Resources for Parents and Carers

Partner Agencies

partner agencies.pdf

E-Safety Advice

Advice & Guidance for Staying Online

advice guidance for staying safe online v2.pdf

NSPCC

See this website for advice and guidance on the topics below: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
• Sexting and sending nudes
• Talking to your child about online safety
• Inappropriate or explicit content
• Online games
• Livestreaming and online video apps
• Online porn
• Internet connected devices
• Parental controls
• Net aware

Think U Know

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
• Think u know is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
• Broken down into age groups – 4-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14+. Plus a parent and children's workforce section.

Internet matters

https://www.internetmatters.org
• Online safety issues
• Advice by age
• Setting controls
• Guidance and resources
• Schools resources

TikTok

MoMo

Instagram

managing instagram privacy.pdf

Fortnite

Useful Resources

cyber prevent parent pack.pdf

Keeping Safe

Child Accident Prevention Trust

Safety advice for inside and outside the home to help prevent accidents.

Visit the Website

NSPCC

Resources for parents to help make difficult conversations with children easier.

Visit the Website

Barnardo’s

A range of support and advice for vulnerable children, topics include fostering and adoption, young carers, sexual exploitation, child poverty and domestic violence.

Visit the Website