All adults in school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Safeguarding children is a priority for the academy. We have clear aims, policies and procedures to keep children safe.  Our Safeguarding Policy complies with the Rotherham Local Safeguarding Children Boards Child Protection Procedures.

The procedures place a statutory duty on Listerdale Junior Academy and adults in school to safeguard and promote the welfare of children with due consideration to equality.

Our systems are designed to: 

Prevent unsuitable people working with children and young people.

Promote safe practice and challenge poor and unsafe practice.

Identify instances in which there are grounds for concern about a child’s welfare and give adults in school the route for them to take the appropriate action.

The recruitment of staff to the academy is carried out with due regard to the statutory documentation from the DFE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.

If you have any concerns about the safeguarding of a young person, please contact the following persons below

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Cathryn Keeton

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Laura Bint, Lynsey Elder & Helen Hodges

In addition, the nominated Safeguarding Governor for the academy is Clare Learad.

ACET Designated Safeguarding Lead: Rachel Denton

Our Prevent lead is: Cathryn Keeton.

Please click below to view our Safeguarding Policy.

Please click below to view our Anti-Bullying Policy.

Please click below to view our Prevent Duty Risk Assessment.

Please click the title below to view the Government's latest 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' documents.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Think You know -Offers information on websites you may like to visit

Advice About Keeping Safe Online

Keeping Children Safe Online Information for Parents 

NSPCC Share Aware - Help your child stay safe on Social Networks, Apps and Games

There may be times when adults are concerned about children in the community. If so, then you can contact Rotherham's Child Protection team on 01709 336080 or the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.