As part of London South East Academies Trust, Horizons Academy Bexley believes that our learners should never encounter abuse of any kind and it is our responsibility to protect them from harm and keep them safe. All our learners, regardless of age, religion, belief, sex, disability, gender reassignment, race, or sexual orientation have a right to protection and that their families know where to access help, advice and guidance.
Horizons Academy recognises that the welfare of our learners is paramount if they are to reach their full potential, which is at the heart of our practice and decision making. Our approach encompasses the regular monitoring of learner absence and punctuality, working in partnership with the allocated Education Welfare Officer to overcome attendance barriers.
We are aware that some of our learners are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences (latent trauma), communication needs or other challenges relating to a learning disability or circumstances and therefore offer ongoing CPD to staff in order to appropriately and confidently support them.
We seek to keep our learners safe by always valuing, respecting and listening to their voice. At Horizons Academy our safeguarding staff are a consistent resource which supports Horizons Academy achieving safeguarding best practice through our policies, procedures and staff code of conduct for staff (this includes agency staff) and volunteers. Effective management of staff and volunteers is provided through safer recruitment, training and support so that all Horizons Academy staff and volunteers know about and adhere to our policies, procedures and expectations, confidently and competently. We further use our procedures to appropriately manage any allegations made against staff and have both a complaints and whistleblowing measures in place. We additionally take account of the Local Authority procedures and practices (primarily Bexley), established by the Safeguarding Partnership (Bexley SHIELD) and comply with any requests from them.
Learner records that are created or stored are used professionally and securely in line with data protection legislation and guidance and we will use our safeguarding procedures to share any concerns and relevant information with agencies in order to protect a learner from harm. We will involve our learners, parents/carers and families appropriately and work in partnership with external agencies to effectively safeguard our learners, staff and environment.
Horizons Academy maintains an anti-bullying environment and will not tolerate sexual abuse, assault or harassment. All staff work together to allow learners to raise their concerns in a safe, supported space and we ensure we have policies and procedures in place to help us respond effectively when any concerns do arise. We provide a safe physical environment for our learners, staff and volunteers by applying health & safety measures in accordance with the law and regulatory guidance and have further built a safeguarding culture where everyone is encouraged to treat each other with respect and feel safe in sharing concerns.
If you need to contact a member of our Safeguarding Team please call 0208 312 2746 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Key Contacts
Bexley Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Edward Snelgar
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020 3045 3436
https://bexleysafeguardingpartnership.co.ukEducation Welfare Officer (EWO)
Jennifer Tatlock
020 3045 3108
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Horizons Academy - 020 8312 2746
Premises Manager: Darren Bolton - 020 8312 2746 -
Health & Safety at Work
This page provides basic safety rules in the event of an emergency. It applies to all visitors, including parents/cares, contractors and outside of school hours users of the site, all of whom are required to co-operate in maintain a safe working environment. All visitors MUST comply with our health and safety procedures.
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Emergency Procedures
Fire Instructions: If you discover a fire please raise the alarm at the nearest fire point, which is located close to an exit route (by breaking the glass), and then evacuate to the appropriate meeting area as explained to you by Reception.
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Evacuation Areas
This is applicable to all visitors, including temporary contractors and outside-of-school-hours users of any of our school sites.
You should be led by the person who has given you authorisation to be on the site (e.g a member of SLT, site service team), follow the teacher and adhere to instructions provided upon arrival to Horizons Academy. You can only return to the building once it is safe to do so and you have been authorised to do so.
Evacuation Safety:
- Do not stop to collect belongings
- Do not re-enter the building until it is declared safe to do so
- Do not enter a building which has an alarm sounding
- When you have reached the evacuation area, you should report to the evacuation co-ordinator
- Do not put yourself at risk
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First Aid
The following staff at Horizons Academy are designated First aiders:
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Talan Abdullah
Dean Ashby
Dayo Bankole
Shauna Barrett
Danielle Barton
Temi Busari
Theo Fairweather
Sarah Fakoya
Nadia King
Michelle Lawrence
Daniel Murrell
James Nash
Kabirat Ogunseye
Dami Ogwu
Abel Olatunji
Amy Poole
Amie Power
Emily Sabourn
Stuart Sheaf
Kai Sheffield
Paola Sim
Jack Stephen
Emma Tolfrey
Kathryn Toogood
Carly Tullett
Jason White
Michelle Williams
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- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
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Designated Safeguarding Leads
Name Position Contact Rebecca Williams Designated Safeguarding Lead – Head TeacherEmma Slater Designated Safeguarding Lead – Assistant Head of SchoolEmily Sabourn Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Welfare Officer Stuart Sheaf Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Deputy Head TeacherDean Ashby Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Head of Primary and HelixJacques Mostert Designated LAC teacher - Secondary SENCO Beth Moore Group Head of Safeguarding; London & South East Education Group Neil Miller Deputy CEO; London South East Academies Trust -
Staff Training Schedule
CPD Schedule
Term:
Half Term 1
Half Term 2
Half Term 3
Half Term 4
Half Term 5
Half Term 6
Training:
‘So-called Honour Based’ Abuse, Forced Marriage and FGM
Understanding and Meeting Thresholds
Sexual and Physical Abuse
Grooming and CSE
Neglect and Emotional Abuse
The impact of abuse
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Student Area
CPD Schedule
Student Area
Mental Health
Crime
Online Safety
Sexual Health
Healthy Living
Young Carers
Staying Safe
Anti Bullying
Female Genital Mutilation
- Childline - FGM | Call: 0800 1111
Extremism
- Childline - Worries About the World | Call: 0800 1111
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
CAMHS Duty Work
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
0203 260 5200CAMHS Crisis Line
5pm-11pm Weekday
9am-11pm Weekends
0203 228 598In an emergency please visit your local A&E or call 999