SAFEGUARDING

 

OUR DSP’S

The Designated Senior Person’s (DSP) role is to safeguard the students and staff, support with mental wellbeing and provide emotional support to students in need. The DSP’s at The Thomas Alleyne Academy are:

  • Mr Devon Woolley - Lead DSP

  • Mr Mark Lewis - DSP

  • Mrs Melanie Cook - DSP

  • Mr Klaas Luchies _ DSP

  • Mrs Katie Bailey - DSP

  • Mr Nurul Islam - DSP

“Staff are well trained and alert to any signs that a pupil may be unsafe or in need of help... they make sure that pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe from any risks”
— Ofsted 2019

CONTACT THE SAFEGUARDING TEAM

If you are a professional who has a concern or referral to discuss with the safeguarding team please contact us on admin@tas.herts.sch.uk

All the DSP’s have access to this email and will respond as soon as possible.

If you are a parent that has a safeguarding concern regarding your child or someone else's child please contact the Head of Year or call the academy on 01438 344 344 to discuss with the safeguarding team.

LEARNING SUPPORT UNIT AND PASTORAL SUPPORT

If your child is having difficulties with their learning which is not related to their behaviour you can contact the SENco Simon Backhouse or the Assistant SENco Sylvia Hall to discuss your concerns and any additional needs your child may have, or you feel they may have. Mr Backhouse is also the designated teacher for children looked after (CLA), if you are a foster carer, social worker, your child is adopted or you need any assistance with supporting your child who is in care, please contact Mr Backhouse - BackhouseS@tas.herts.sch.uk.

The pastoral team has special responsibility for providing support to the children and their families who may find home, school, relationships and managing their feelings difficult. Our team work closely with all external agencies to improve outcomes for our families. If you have any behavioural concerns, attendance, attitude to learning or their general wellbeing, please contact the Head of Year (HOY), Student Support Worker (SSW), or the Pastoral Administrator.

Year 7

  • Head of Year - Ms M Honeygan-Matthew

Year 8

  • Head of Year - Mrs D Ridley

Year 9

  • Head of Year - Mr N Islam

  • Student Support Worker - Miss L Smith

Year 10

  • Head of Year - Mr B Newport

  • Student Support Worker - Miss C Gentle

Year 11

  • Head of Year - Mr M Smith

  • Student Support Worker - Mr A Whittle

Sixth Form

  • Head of Year - Mrs K Barfoot

  • Student Support Worker - Ms G Newbury

Pastoral Administrator

  • Mrs L Swain

Contact email - admin@tas.herts.sch.uk FAO the person you wish to contact, or call the academy on 01438 344 344.

MENTAL HEALTH/NSPCC

There may be times when you are concerned about your child’s mental wellbeing these websites, apps and agencies can help to support your child and the whole family.

Apps:

  • Headspace

  • Silvercloud

  • Hapier

  • Calm Harm

  • Stay Alive

Websites:

  • www.kooth.com for online counselling and emotional support.

  • www.youngminds.org.uk For advice, information and support.

  • www.thecalmzone.net (males only)

  • www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk (females only)

  • www.cruse.org.ukFor bereavement support.

  • www.nspcc.org.uk

  • www.hyh.org.uk

Helplines:

  • Childline - 0800 1111

  • Samaritans - 116 123

  • Family Lives - 0808 800 2222

  • SANELine - 0300 304 7000

Counselling:

  • Tilehouse counselling http://www.tilehouse.org/

  • 5th Avenue counselling http://www.5thavenuecounselling.co.uk/

The Thomas Alleyne Academy does have a school counsellor - To discuss if your child would benefit from working with the school counsellor please contact the pastoral team.

The Mental Health Lead at The Thomas Alleyne Academy is Mr Woolley.

The Deputy Mental Health Lead at The Thomas Alleyne Academy is Mrs C Hayman.

You can also discuss any concerns with the pastoral team.