Safeguarding

At Laureate Academy we want members of our community to confidently share their concerns and seek advice when needed. Care, respect and integrity are key principles of our safeguarding practice, and we strive to ensure that all students experience high quality pastoral support throughout their time at Laureate Academy.

Safeguarding Team:

Ms Georgina Spearpoint

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

DSL Email: DSL@laureate.futureacademies.org

Mrs Joanne Heaslip

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Email: j.heaslip @laureate.futureacademies.org

Tel: 01442 404333, ext. 3677 Heads of Year

Head of Year 7 - Mrs Domini Linney

Head of Year 8 - Mr Jonathan Garrett

Head of Year 9 - Ms Dulcie Hiscott

Head of Year 10 - Mr Soner Onbasi

Head of Year 11 - Miss Natalie Murphy

SENDCo - Ms Louise Coyle

Out of Hours Contact

Hertfordshire Children’s Services - 0300 123 4043 - Available 24/7

DSL Email - DSL@laureate.futureacademies.org

If you have a concern that a child is being harmed, at risk of harm or you receive a disclosure, please report it immediately to our Designated Safeguarding Leads or, if there is an immediate risk of harm, call 999.

Student Reporting

Students are always welcome to raise concerns directly with the Safeguarding Team. Alternatively, any concerns or incidents of bullying can be reported using the forms below:

Anti-Bullying/Discriminatory Behaviour Form

Safeguarding Concern Form

Policies

Our safeguarding policies set out the measures in place to promote student wellbeing, outline how concerns are identified and managed, and explain the support available to those who need it. These policies apply to all students, staff, volunteers, and visitors, and are regularly reviewed to ensure they reflect current guidance and best practice. Our safeguarding policy can be found here. Please see the 2025 Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) Statutory guidance for schools and colleges below.

Safeguarding in the Curriculum

We hold six Safeguarding Weeks each academic year, one per half term. These link directly to the PSHE focus for the half term and give students further guidance and support through Tutor Time activities and assemblies.

PSHE Focus	Safeguarding week
Half term 1 week 2- emotions and self regulation	Mindfulness/mental health
Half term 2 week 2- sexual health and body image	Boundaries (relationships and self respect)
Half term 3 week 2- consent	Talk Consent
Half term 4 week 2- bullying/ domestic abuse	Positive bystander and using your voice
Half term 5 week 2- tolerance and community	Sense of belonging/part of a team
Half term 6 week 2- Online and AI	Online safety