REPORTING A CONCERN

This form is for any student, staff member or any other contact of The Skipton Academy. You can report a concern that affects you directly or a concern you might have about someone else.

Types of concern you might wish to raise include:

• Bullying behaviour
• Community issue
• Discrimination based on race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, faith or age,
• Friendship issue
• Harassment or stalking behaviour
• Suicidal thoughts, self-harm or deteriorating mental health

This is not an exhaustive list. If something is causing you concern personally or you are concerned for someone else, let us know. We want to help.

The form will be sent confidentially to a member of staff who is responsible for concerns, complaints and safeguarding.

Form submissions will be monitored during usual working hours and urgent concerns will be handled as a priority. If you have provided your details, we will aim to reply to your submission with an acknowledgement within 72 working hours.

Safeguarding at The Skipton Academy

Any high-priority or urgent safeguarding concerns will need to be reported to our safeguarding team. They can be contacted using 01756 792965 and during out of hours please use the emergency contact number 07856 370984. The safeguarding teams consists of Mr Cook (DSL), Mrs Dudley (DDSL) & Mrs Altham (DDSL)