At Bredon Hill Academy the Health and Safety of all children is of paramount importance. Parents send their children to school each day with the expectation that our school provides a secure environment in which their children can flourish through our vision of Learning Together For Success.

Safeguarding Statement

"It could happen here"

At Bredon Hill Academy we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.

We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to.

We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school's safeguarding responsibilities. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

We follow the Worcestershire County Council's procedures and have a number of policies and procedures in place which contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, which can be found on the policies page on this website.

Our Culture

Our core values of Belief, Honesty and Aspiration encompass all that we do at Bredon Hill Academy. They are woven into every day life and enable us to promote a happy and safe school environment. 

Our values support all pupils and staff to be the best they can be and underpin all aspects of school, including safeguarding, so that we can all Learn Together for Success. 

• Belief ensures pupils are heard 

• Honesty ensures concerns are acted upon 

• Aspiration ensures pupils are empowered to stay safe 

 

Together, they create a strong safeguarding culture, not just a set of procedures. 

 

Belief → Safeguarding through trust and inclusion 

• By promoting belief, we aim to create a culture where every pupil feels valued and listened to. 

• Pupils are more likely to speak up about concerns if they believe adults will take them seriously. 

• Staff at BHA demonstrate belief by advocating for vulnerable pupils, especially those who may not have a strong voice. 

• This supports safeguarding by ensuring early identification of risks and reducing the chance of harm being ignored. 

In practice: 

• Strong pupil voice systems 

• Trusted adult relationships 

• Inclusive approaches for SEND and vulnerable groups 

 

Honesty → Safeguarding through openness and accountability 

• Honesty encourages transparent communication between our staff, our pupils and our families. 

• Pupils learn it is safe to tell the truth about worries, abuse, or mistakes without fear. 

• Staff model honesty by accurately recording and reporting concerns, even when difficult. 

• This aligns directly with safeguarding duties like clear reporting, whistleblowing, and professional integrity. 

In practice: 

• Clear reporting systems (e.g. CPOMS) 

• Open culture where concerns are shared, not hidden 

 

Aspiration → Safeguarding through empowerment and prevention 

• Aspiration helps pupils value themselves and their future, making them less vulnerable to harm or exploitation. 

• Pupils with high aspirations are more likely to make safer choices and avoid risky behaviours. 

• Staff support aspiration by raising awareness of risks and equipping pupils with strategies to stay safe. 

• Safeguarding becomes proactive, not just reactive. 

In practice: 

• PSHE and safeguarding curriculum (online safety, healthy relationships) 

• Encouraging resilience and self-worth 

• Providing opportunities and role models 

 

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Karen Dunkley.

Meet Our Safeguarding Team :

	Mrs Karen Dunkley Designated Safeguarding Lead Deputy Headteacher
	Ms Sarah Vaughan Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead/SENDCO Assistant Headteacher
	Mr Mike Horton Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Headteacher

Should you wish to raise a safeguarding concern, please contact the school office by clicking here. 

If your concern is outside of school hours, please contact Family Front Door by clicking here.

Safeguarding Governor: Mr Tom Holdstock

You can view our safeguarding policy on our policies page with this link.