Safeguarding

Addington Valley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures and policies are in place to support students and staff at school and follow the guidance of Keeping Children Safe in Education. If a student or parent has a concern they should contact the school immediately.

Please see our policy for further details.

Child Protection Adult Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Addington Valley Academy – Safeguarding and Wellbeing Offer

The Safeguarding Team

If you have any Child Protection concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Person for Looked After Children (Primary): Anna Huzzey – Vice Principal, Head of Primary ahuzzey@addingtonvalley.org

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Person for Looked After Children (Secondary): Joe Shepherd – Vice Principal, Head of Secondary
jshepherd@addingtonvalley.org

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: John Reilly – Principal  jreilly@addingtonvalley.org

Designated Safeguarding Governor: Janet Sherborne – contact via school office enquiries@addingtonvalley.org

Chair of Governors: Kemi Arogundade – contact via the clerk@ohcandat.org

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO): EmailLADO@croydon.gov.uk Tel: 020 8255 2889

 

 

 

The progress my son has made is phenomenal, we couldn’t be happier.

We feel very lucky that he is in this school.

Parent February 2022

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Elizabeth class had a great day at the London Youth Games – Adapted Inspire Festival. They took part in a range of sports sessions including dance, hockey and basketball. Everyone joined in and enjoyed the experience.

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On Wednesday, Wood and Explorers Classes collaborated with Second Hand Dance (@2_ndhanddance) on their newest dance performance. They enjoyed interacting with the dancers, practicing their gross motor skills and lots of new experiences. We are excited to have them back …

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