Safeguarding Team

Safeguarding our students

Safeguarding legislation guidance defines safeguarding as:

  • Protecting children from maltreatment.
  • Preventing impairment of children’s health/development.
  • Ensuring children grow up in safe, effective care.
  • Taking action to enable all children have the best outcomes

Safeguarding includes child protection, online safety, EHCP, anti-bullying work, health and safety, safety on trips, recruitment to ensure the wellbeing of students.

The Academy’s Safeguarding contact

Ormiston Park Academy prioritises student safety. Speak to an adult in the team, or contact [email protected] if you have any concerns.

Other useful contacts include:

  • NSPCC helpline – 0808 800 5000
  • Thurrock LADO – 07762 406 606

Safeguarding team

Lynsey Padmore

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)/Prevent Lead

Vice Principal

Susan Gakungu

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Assistant Principal

Lee Challis

Assistant Principal/SENCO

Fiona Taylor

Pastoral Team

Laura Brace

Pastoral Team

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