LEO Safeguarding Strategy ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility all of the time’ At LEO Academy Trust we ensure a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all children, achieved through prioritising ongoing staff development and training. All LEO schools hold as core to safeguarding that: Schools will foster a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable discussing their worries and concerns with trusted adults through a means that suits their needs. Pupils are actively listened to and the voice of the child is paramount Staff take time to develop positive relationships with children and families Staff maintain an ‘it could happen here’ attitude Staff ensure that they are promptly responsive to information and action where needed whilst remaining supportive and nonjudgmental Children are at the center of all decisions, maintaining a focus on the child’s emotional needs, experiences, wishes and feelings The curriculum teaches children to know the risks in an age and ability-appropriate manner Children are equally safe online as offline Attendance is of Safeguarding importance Training programmes and the safeguarding curriculum are both responsive to academy context, local information, monitoring, and national updates. All DSLs are up to date with the most current KCSIE and regularly disseminate this in their schools. Staff are trained to identify and report any unsafe adult behaviour in school. Trust-wide safeguarding thrives with empowered DSLs who cultivate specialised expertise, fostering a collaborative network that supports each other
‘At the LEO Academy Trust, there is a culture of vigilance where pupils’ welfare is actively promoted and embedded in all policies and procedures’. - External review