acorn norfolk
An independent special school for young people who have a Statement of Special
Educational Needs (SSEN) or EHC Plan for social, emotional and behavioural
difficulties.Policies & Procedures Child Protection and Safeguarding Children
Our service has separate safeguarding leads for Education and Care. Designated
Safeguarding Lead: Emma Thompson Designated Safeguarding Leads – School:
Philippa Whipp, Adam Masterson, Melissa Bolton, Jennifer Banol & Ricky Hughes
Designated Safeguarding Leads – Residential: Vanessa Whitley, Robert Rix, Kirsty
Orton, Suzanne Rulten, Erin Kennedy, Sarah Evans, Lucy Rodford, Amy Bicknell,
Oliver Thompson & Gemma Bloomfield Acorn Park has Safeguarding and Child
Protection procedures, policy documents and a training programme that
incorporates Government and Policy Legislation. Staff are given a copy of the
Child Protection Procedures. Staff receive annual training and updates.
Parents/carers, social workers, placing authorities and other significant people
are offered a copy of the Child Protection policy. All visitors are given a
Safeguarding information leaflet. Acorn Park provides policy guidance, which
sets out clear guidelines and expectations in the school with regards to
appropriate relationships between all staff and the children. At Acorn Park we
provide a very caring and professional setting in which the children will be
given full emotional support without it being detrimental to their safety and
well-being. We recognise that Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone and
all staff are aware of their responsibilities for Safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of young people. Acorn Park has a duty of care and therefore a
responsibility to pass on any child protection and safeg
