Our approach to safeguarding at GWA

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The safeguarding of our students at GWA is of paramount importance to us. From the moment students walk through the gates in the morning we are committed to making sure that our students know how to be safe and how to report any concerns  they may have. We teach this not only through our PSHCE and pastoral curriculum but also through the routines and systems we have in place. We work closely with external agencies, including our local PCSO and Swindon Borough Council. All of our staff receive regular safeguarding training throughout the year to ensure our students are safe.   

We are keen to support students in any way we can to ensure they are safe, happy and successful. Should you have a safeguarding concern you can: 
 

• Encourage your child to speak to their tutor or a trusted adult.
   

• Email the Designated Safeguarding Lead – Rachel Sparrow - rsparrow@gwacademy.co.uk
   

• Email the School office office@gwacademy.co.uk.
   

• Call us on: 01793 209700 
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If you are worried about a child, in addition to the school’s Safeguarding Team, important contacts are: 

• If you think that a child is in immediate danger, please ring  999 and speak to the police. 
   

• If you suspect that any child or young person is being abused or neglected, or you are otherwise concerned about their welfare or well-being, please get in touch with Contact Swindon immediately.  This is an arm of Children’s Social Care and is available for families and professionals to request support or report safeguarding concerns. E-mail: contactswindon@swindon.gov.uk 
   

• Telephone: 01793 464646 (during normal office hours which are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday) 
   

• The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) is available outside office hours on 01793 436699​​