London Academy recognises that we have a statutory responsibility to safeguard our students and protect their wellbeing. That’s why we put their best interests at the centre of our work. And why we endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment in which everyone is respected and valued.
Our staff are here to help protect students both inside the academy and in our communities, physically and online.
Everyone in our community (staff colleagues, governors, parents, carers, families and our students themselves) has an essential role to play in keeping our school safe and secure. All welfare concerns are taken seriously, and staff receive ongoing training to stay alert to any signs of abuse and neglect. Plus, all members of staff follow our safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection.
Our school values – particularly ‘Good citizenship’, ‘Responsibility’, and ‘Integrity’ – contribute to an environment in which pupils feel safe, secure and respected. We encourage them to talk openly about anything that worries them, makes them feel unsafe, or may make others feel unsafe.
Above all, everyone can feel confident that they’ll be listened to.
Student wellbeing is supported in numerous ways
• Place 2 Be: one-to-one student counselling. Find out more about Place2Be in this video:
• Place 2 Talk: lunchtime drop-in service. Students can request appointments by completing a slip in reception, and filling in a form here
• Peer to peer mentoring
• Student Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
• The SHARP (School Help and Advice Reporting Page)
• National Online Safety: comprehensive online safety programme providing advice and guidance to parents.
Further external support
• Kooth.com – free, safe and anonymous online emotional support
• Childline – call 0800 1111
• Crisis emotional support – text 85258
