The Apollo Partnership Trust fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support students.

We operate an open and accepting attitude towards children as part of its responsibility for pastoral care. Staff hope that children and parents/carers will feel free to talk about any concern and will see school as a safe place when there are difficulties.

Children’s worries and fears will be taken seriously and children are encouraged to seek help from members of staff.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:

• Protecting children from maltreatment
• Preventing impairment of children’s health or development
• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

The immediate way of reporting a concern is to contact the Safeguarding Unit directly. The advice is to contact Leicestershire Police on 101 if you think a crime has been committed but there is no immediate danger.

If you think a child is being neglected, physically abused or sexually abused then contact the First Response Children’s Duty Team. Phone 0116 305 0005 (this is a 24 hour a day line).  More information can be found here.