Safeguarding
Back to Key Information MenuIn line with the Government vision for all services for children and young people, the Trustees and all Westminster Academy staff recognise that children have a fundamental right to learn in a safe environment and to be protected from harm.
Young people are less likely to learn effectively and go on to lead positive and independent lives if they are not kept healthy and safe. The Academy is therefore committed to providing an environment which is safe and where the welfare of each child is paramount. This includes a commitment to ensuring that all students feel confident that any concerns they may have will be listened to and acted upon.
Safeguarding Team
You can see our Safeguarding Team below.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mr John Noel (Vice Principal - Pastoral Care).
Our Deputy DSL are: Mr Paul Mulvihill (Assistant Vice Principal), Ms Hana Chaiba (Senior Safeguarding Officer), Ms Jaya Carrier (Vice Principal), Mr Mark Rogers (Vice Principal), Mr Hisham Abubaker (Assistant Vice Principal) and Ms Anita Shakya (Associate Assistant Vice Principal).
Our Safeguarding Support Officers are Ms Sabeha Begum (Pastoral Support Worker) and Ms Allisha Weekes-Depass (Pastoral Support Worker).
Reporting safeguarding concerns
Parents and carers, if you have a concern about a child, please contact us via our safeguarding email address: safeguarding@westminsteracademy.org.uk.
Students, if you are concerned about anything that makes you feel unsafe, worried or if something doesn’t feel right, please speak to the Safeguarding Team, your Year Coordinator, Personal Tutor, Pastoral Support Worker or another trusted adult. Or you can report it online confidentially via the form link shared by your tutor.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found at the bottom of this page.