Safeguarding

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs M Norridge.

You can contact our safeguarding team via the email address hpa-safeguardingstaff@hallparkacademy.org.uk. 

 

External Services and School Holidays

The safety and wellbeing of our pupils remains our highest priority during the school holidays.

Please be aware that the safeguarding email account is not monitored at all times during school holiday periods. If you have an urgent safeguarding concern about a child or young person, please do not wait for a response from school and use the appropriate services below.

 

If a child is at immediate risk

• Call 999 if a child is in immediate danger or a crime has been committed. 

 

Concern about welfare/safety of a child (not at immediate risk)

If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child, you can contact Nottinghamshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) directly:

• Professionals: 0300 500 8090
• Members of the public: 0300 500 8080
• Out of hours Emergency Duty Team: 0300 456 4546
• Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/childrens-social-care/nottinghamshire-children-and-families-alliance/pathway-to-provision/multi-agency-safeguarding-hub-mash 

 

Concern about emotional wellbeing or mental health

For concerns regarding a young person's emotional wellbeing or mental health, please contact Nottinghamshire CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services):

• CAMHS Self-Referral: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/CAMHS-self-referral/
• CAMHS Single Point of Access: 0115 854 2299 (Monday–Friday, office hours)
• CAMHS Crisis Team (24/7): 0808 196 3779, Option 1

 

Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Referrals

Young people, parents/carers and professionals can access support through the Nottinghamshire CAMHS/MHST referral pathway:

• Referral Information: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/CAMHS-self-referral/

 

Further Support

• Childline: 0800 1111 – www.childline.org.uk
• Samaritans: 116 123 – www.samaritans.org 

 

If your concern is urgent or relates to the immediate safety of a child, please contact the services listed above directly rather than waiting for a response from school.