Safeguarding
Wardle Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Policies relating to safeguarding and child protection can be found on our centralised policies page at this link.
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Emma Butterworth
Deputy Headteacher and DSL
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Mrs Colley
Safeguarding Officer
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Mr Jennings
Watergrove Trust Safeguarding Lead
Concerned about a Young Person?
If you are concerned about a young person, please contact Wardle Academy directly:
Email: safeguarding@wardleacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01706 373911
Useful Links and Information
The latest Keeping Children Safe in Education documentation can be found here.
View Rochdale Safeguarding information here
| Mental Health Healthy Young Minds Kooth | Sex , Sexuality and Relationship support Brook The Proud Trust |
| Domestic Abuse and Violence End the Fear | Drug and Alcohol Misuse Early Break Talk to Frank Drug Rehab – Teens Drug Rehab – Parents Guide |
| Safety Advice for Parents E-Safety Advice Online Teen Safety Guide | Child Sexual Exploitation It’s Not Okay Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation |
| Missing from Home The Children’s Society Make Runaways Safe Missing People | Safeguarding Young Minds Blog Post – What to do if you’re anxious about coronavirus Mind.org Information – Coronavirus and your wellbeing Childline Well being guidance Healthy Schools Downloads and Resources NHS Healthy Mind Programmes LGFL Corona Advice |
Free confidential support can be accessed anytime from government-backed voluntary and community sector organisations by texting SHOUT to 85258, calling Childline on 0800 1111 or by calling the Mix on 0808 808 4994
The Think Ninja (freely available and adapted for COVID-19) app educates 10-18 year olds about mental health, emotional wellbeing and provide skills young people can use to build resilience and stay well
Rise Above (adapted for COVID-19) website aims to build resilience and support good mental health in young people aged 10 to 16
Barnardo’s See, Hear, Respond service, provides support to children, young people and their families who aren’t currently seeing a social worker or other agency, and who are struggling to cope with the emotional impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). You can access via the ‘See, Hear, Respond’ service self-referral webpage or Freephone 0800 151 7015
