The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils know there is an adult they can speak to if they have concerns. They learn how to keep safe in person and online through the PSHE curriculum and some enrichment activities.

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Safeguarding our students is at the forefront of everything we do. Please contact our Safeguarding Officers if you have any concerns about your own child or another student at the Academy: safeguardinglower@basildonacademies.org.uk

The safeguarding@ email is periodically monitored, while we will endeavour to respond at the earliest opportunity. If you have concerns of immediate or significant risk to a child, please call:

Police - 101/999
Mental Health Crisis - 111: Option 2
Social Care - 0345 603 7627: Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:45am - 4:15pm
For out of hours or Bank Holidays call the emergency duty team on 0345 606 1212

In addition to our Safeguarding Officers there are 31 members of staff across both sites who are 'Level 3 Safeguarding' qualified. 

Parents/Carers can access information via the following link www.escb.co.uk/  which offers guidance and signposts to resources on various safeguarding issues. 

Staff are well trained to identify and report safeguarding concerns. Leaders carry out checks on adults who work at the school and manage allegations made about staff appropriately. Leaders respond to safeguarding concerns quickly and take appropriate actions, including referrals to outside agencies.

Ofsted