Safeguarding at St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust

"Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." (Matthew 25:40)

At St Thomas Catholic Academies Trust, safeguarding is central to our mission. We are committed to providing safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environments where every child is protected, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We believe that Christ is present in every individual, and this belief guides our approach to child protection, student wellbeing, and pastoral care. Our schools are places where children feel secure, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. 

Our Safeguarding Approach

We take a proactive and compassionate approach to safeguarding, recognising the unique needs of each child. Whether offering emotional support, trauma-informed learning, or practical help, we aim to remove barriers to education and wellbeing. 

Key Safeguarding Measures

• A comprehensive safeguarding policy available on our Policies page

• Promotion of the Report Harmful Content initiative across all school websites

• Weekly #WakeUpWednesday guides offering online safety tips for parents and carers

• Oversight by our Strategic Leader of Inclusion, Michelle Chappell, who leads safeguarding across the Trust

We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of child safety, digital safeguarding, and staff training to ensure every learner is protected.

For more information or to discuss safeguarding at any of our schools, please contact Michelle Chappell at mchappell@stcat.co.uk.

#WakeUpWednesday guides contains some valuable pointers for supporting children to deal with upsetting content they've encountered online.  All editions are available to view and download on our #WakeUpWednesday page.

All of our school websites support the Report Harmful Content initiative, and promote access to it through links on our websites.

Within our Trust Michelle Chappell is our Director of Inclusion, and therefore looks after all areas of Safeguarding within our Trust.  If you would like any more information about Safeguarding at any of our schools, Michelle can be emailed on mchappell@stcat.co.uk.

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