At Beechview Academy, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school and we actively strive to look for opportunities to support them and their emotional wellbeing. To achieve happy, healthy pupils at Beechview, we want to work in partnership with our parents to help their child/ren achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution to their community. 

All our staff work hard to support every child in our care and we have a rigorous recruitment process to promote a safe environment for our pupils. Our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers’ suitability, including DBS checks, as recommended by Buckinghamshire County Council in accordance with current legislation. 

Parents and carers are welcome to read the Child Protection Policy which is located on our main policies page. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

If you have any questions regarding any information about Safeguarding Children at Beechview Academy, please contact Miss Katie Evans (DSL) or Mrs Parry-Woolner, Headteacher at safeguarding@beechview.org.uk

For any urgent safeguarding concerns, call Bucks First Response team on: 01296 383 962 between 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm Friday. 0800 999 7677 before 9am, after 5:30pm (5pm on a Friday) or at weekends (Emergency Duty Team).

If you believe there is an immediate risk of significant harm or if anyone is in immediate danger, always call the police on 999.

Useful links:

• The Buckinghamshire Family Information Service Inforamtion, support, childcare and things to do for families, children and young people from birth to 19 years (up to 25 years with a disability/additional need) Bucks Family Information Service
• For information on safeguarding and wellbeing including further support, please visit: https://www.buckssafeguarding.org.uk/childrenpartnership/parent-and-carers/how-to-get-help/
• For Information on Child Exploitation and Online Protection, please follow the link the the "Think You Know" website: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
• Information about Safeguarding Children from the NSPCC  https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/safeguarding/