Kayleigh Cuddy
Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding
At Crawshaw Academy, we are committed to the safeguarding of our students.
Our safeguarding of students at Crawshaw is based on three levels:
Universal – Our aim to is keep all students safe by creating and maintaining an appropriate environment. This includes excellent site safety, safer recruitment of staff, clear school rules related to behaviour and attendance and a rounded curricula experience focusing on a student’s Personal Development. This includes a focus on topics such as, RSE (relationships and sex education, personal and online safety awareness, and mental health awareness.
Targeted – The focus here is on groups of students whose personal, social or economic circumstances may result in an increased risk to their safety. For example, looked after children, students with special educational needs, children subjected to racism etc. In such cases, children are provided with additional input, for example through our Pastoral Team and Safer Schools Officer.
Responsive – This is when we have to respond quickly and appropriately to situations where students may be or have suffered harm. This is our support through our strong child protection procedures. All school staff have undertaken annual Child Protection training and understand how to follow school systems for the recording and actioning of concerns. We work closely with our external partners, such as Education Safeguarding, West Yorkshire Police and CAMHS.
If you have any safeguarding concerns about a student, please contact the school and speak to one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads.
If a young person is at immediate risk of harm, please dial 999.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Michelle Potter
Senior Safeguarding Officer Deputy DSL
Iain Addison
Headteacher
James Wilkinson
Assistant Headteacher
Dawn Nicholson
Assistant Headteacher
Melanie Dwight
Senior Pastoral Leader
Angela Hitchman
Assistant Head of Year
Suzanne Gaughan
Assistant Head of Year
Amanda Kendall
Assistant Head of Year
Autumn Twist
Assistant Head of Year
Joanne Cook
Assistant Head of Year
Emma-Jane Ghataurhae
Assistant Headteacher SENCO
Lucy Ross
Admissions and Inclusion Administrator
Gemma Perry-Wrighton
Inclusion Leader
Kenzie Kendall
Teacher (Inclusion)
All staff have read Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Part A & Annex B.
This document can be accessed here – Keeping children safe in education 2025
Crawshaw will follow Leeds Safeguarding Children's Partnership multi-agency procedures. They have been developed as a framework for services working in child safeguarding within Leeds They reflect relevant legislation, guidance and the local context in West Yorkshire. Professionals that are or may be involved in the protection of children need to have a working knowledge of these procedures and to refer to relevant sections as required.
Crawshaw Academy will follow LSCP Practice Guidance. This has been agreed as a framework for multi-agency working in child protection across Leeds. It reflects the relevant national legislation, current guidance and local context. Professionals that are or may be involved in the safeguarding of children need to have a working knowledge of these documents and to refer to relevant sections as needed. Further details can be found at the following link –
The Partnership | Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership (leedsscp.org.uk)
This page provides easy accessible information with regard to services available to aid in safeguarding.
Keeping children safe online
Crawshaw Academy takes its responsibility for online safety seriously. We filter and monitor students' internet searches and the safeguarding team picks up any concerning trends directly with students and parents. We want to work in partnership with you to keep your children safe. The vast majority of their internet usage will be done at home on the device you provide for them.
Are you confident that you know what they are looking at?
Resources you could use to help your child stay safe are here:
Domestic Violence
Crawshaw Academy supports Operation Encompass in its mission to ensure that all children will receive timely support after a Domestic Violence incident. Local police will inform school if there has been a DV incident where a child was present and we will check in with those children during the day and refer for support where appropriate.
Operation Encompass website
Useful websites
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Remove a nude image shared online
It can be scary finding out a nude image or video of you has been shared online. But Childline can help. Follow the steps using the link above to get your image or video removed from the internet.
Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS)
LDVS works with women, men and families in Leeds, offering emergency accommodation, support, advice and advocacy. LDVS supports anyone experiencing domestic violence and abuse and actively encourages people from LGBT+ communities to access our support.
Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership
Free digital parenting news feed for schools! Expert information to help children and young people stay safer online, for schools to host on their own websites.
Leeds Council Information
Information on Domestic Violence and Abuse
Parents Protect!
What's the problem? A guide for parents of children and young people who have got into trouble online. Please click on the image below to take you to the site
The Market Place
All young people have the right to feel safe and secure in their lives, be treated with respect and to feel good about themselves. The Market Place offers space, time and information to help this happen.
Home-Start Leeds
Parents helping parents give their children the best start in life. At Home-Start Leeds we offer a unique service for families who are experiencing difficulties while bringing up young children. We know that being a parent isn't always easy and that life can bring challenges that get in the way of enjoyable family time. To help parents give their children the best start, we harness the care, kindness and understanding of volunteers, people from all communities who are usually parents themselves.
Gingerbread
Support group, offering friendship and information for single parents and their families.
Forward Leeds
he team offers a variety of support including: Support with routines and boundaries within the family home. Running groups and activities for families to spend positive time together. Exploring challenging behaviour within children and looking at ways to deal with this Support with building a relationship with Schools and/or Nurseries. Linking in with other services such as dentist, mental heath support and routes to employment.
Barnados
Family support: Supporting parents, carers and families in the community and in diverse cultural circumstances. Guidance and advice aimed at supporting vulnerable children and their families.
Leeds Mencap
Image result for leeds mencap We provide a range of services for young people with a learning disability along with their families and carers.
Comparitech
Protecting Children's Privacy
Harmful sexual behaviour prevention toolkit
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Battle Scars - Self Harm Support
We help those who struggle with self-harm by running easy-to-access services for them and for those who support them (families, carers, friends and professionals).
Pudsey Cluster - Local support available
A collaboration of support services that work in partnership with children, young people, families and other professionals. We aim to provide families with a range of accessible support services and activities to meet their needs.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection command
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ParentZone
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Depression, anxiety and mental health
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The Internet, Relationships & You
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- ClassCharts
- For Parents/Carers
- Admissions
- Year 6 Transition
- Attendance
- Working Together for Good Behaviour
- Our School Day
- Term Dates
- Year 7 Residential Programme
- Year 9 Residential Programme
- Independent Learning
- Safeguarding
- Exams Information
- Careers and Progression
- Personal Development
- Kitchen@Crawshaw
- Uniform and Equipment
- Open Evening 2025
- Remote Learning
- Useful Links for Parents/Carers
- ParentView
- Payments
- Parent Communications
- Supporters of Crawshaw Academy (S.O.C.A)
