Our Safeguarding Team
Please make sure to report any safeguarding concerns as soon as possible.
You can speak to a member of our safeguarding team:
Mrs S Stewart, our Lead Child Protection Officer
Mrs M Celino, our Child Protection Officer
If you have any safeguarding concerns, Brownhill staff are here to help. Contact Mrs M Celino from 8.00 am to 3.30 pm on 0797 089 5499.
Our Special Education Needs Co-ordinator, Mrs S Stewart. Takes the lead responsibility for child protection and broader safeguarding.
Mrs M Celino, is our Child Protection Officer
What if is the DSL is absent?
When the DSL is absent, the deputy Michelle Celino will act as cover. The Deputy DSL can also be contacted outside of school hours, if necessary, either by telephone or email. Michelle Celino 07970895499
If the DSL and deputy are not available, Christina Shanks, Head of School, will act as cover.
Co-op Academy Brownhill is committed to safeguarding every student. We acknowledge that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and ensure all of our staff are trained to be vigilant and aware of the signs and indicators of abuse and understand and follow safe working practices.
The viewpoints and voices of students are of paramount importance to our Academy, and we will always listen to their wishes, thoughts and feelings, as well as identify and support their needs. We will work alongside students to develop trusting, consistent, professional relationships and show we care by advocating the early help processes where possible. We will identify any difficulties or concerns early in order to act preventatively. We will always provide support and advice for families and parents/carers whilst acting in the student's best interests at all times and doing what matters most. Safeguarding also includes ensuring we work in an open and honest way, enabling our students to feel safe by providing a secure learning environment, are equally protected regardless of any barriers they may face and are able to grow and develop in the same way as their peers.
We’re here to help. Call or pop in to speak to any of our Team on any issues that may be worrying or concerning you.
Safeguarding Team – 0113 2489539
Ask at our main office. Just let the office staff know that it’s regarding a safeguarding concern.
Call our safeguarding team 0113 2489539
If you think a child is in immediate danger 999
Call the Leeds City Children’s Social Work Services 0113 222 4403
(Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm).
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