Across CIT we treat safeguarding our
pupils as a priority
We believe all employees have a responsibility to be vigilant and listen to pupils if they are worried about any safeguarding issues.
If you have any concerns, in the first instance please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the relevant Academy. Details of these can be found on each school website.
However, if it is a Trust wide concern please contact our Trust Safeguarding Lead:safeguarding@citacademies.co.uk
Trust Safeguarding Lead is Becky Jackson.
Deputy Trust Safeguarding Lead is Katie Beeby.
Safeguarding Trustee is Paul Tallentire.
At CIT these
5 principles underpin everything we do to safeguard children
Responsibility – All staff and volunteers who choose to work in CIT schools do this on the understanding that we believe safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. Evidently all of us have a responsibility to follow all Trust and school polices and the CIT Code of Conduct.
Readiness – All staff and volunteers will adhere to the principle that ‘It could happen here’. Furthermore, they undergo the necessary training required by CIT to enable all our pupils and staff to keep safe.
Reporting – Everyone who works and volunteers in our schools will understand what to look for and how to report concerns to the DSLs. Additionally, records will be kept in line with the school Safeguarding Policy.
Reacting – Every school will know what action to take to address every concern raised. This includes when to alert CIT central team or external agencies where necessary.
Responding – Leaders at schools will make sure there is the appropriate help, support and ongoing work done to make sure pupils stay safe over time.
