Safeguarding
Please read the 2023/24 AIM North London Safeguarding Policy here.
For information regarding who to speak to in school if you have a concern, please click here.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
- protecting children from maltreatment;
- preventing impairment of children's health or development;
- ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
- taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
AIM North London recognises that we have a statutory responsibility to safeguard students and protect their wellbeing. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is respected and valued.
The staff are here to help protect students inside the academy and in our communities, both in the real world and online.
The action we take at AIM North London to promote the welfare of students and protect them from harm is everyone’s responsibility. We recognise that everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play in this, and we each take our part very seriously.
Useful Information
AIM North London is proactive about providing and seeking the expertise and support it needs to deliver the best possible experience for our students. A full and comprehensive list is available on request; examples are outlined below:
AIM North London utilises CPOMS (Child Protection Online Monitoring System) to monitor child protection and a range of other welfare issues. This software application allows us to ensure that safeguarding at London Academy is managed effectively.
Child Protection Lead
The Child Protection Lead at AIM North London has significant experience of dealing with child protection issues.
Student Wellbeing
This is supported through various mechanisms which are both preventative and supportive:
- In school pastoral House Coach meets daily with House Group
- Student health and wellbeing curriculum-LEAD curriculum-daily
- In school counselling service-1:2:1 and group
- CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) – secondary project – one to one student intervention
- CAMHS – HEWS (Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service) – one to one intervention and workshops relating to anxiety, stress, self-harm and suicide
- Peer to Peer mentoring
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Child Protection Advice
Child Protection Advice
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Emotional AbuseEmotional abuse is the ongoing emotional maltreatment of a child. It’s sometimes called psychological abuse and can seriously damage a child’s emotional health and development. If you want advice you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team Emotional abuse video (certificate 15) |
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NeglectEvery child has the right to be looked after properly, this includes, shelter, food, clean clothing, warmth, love and care. For more information regarding this you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Physical AbuseIf someone deliberately hurts or injures another person, it is physical abuse. 5 things to remember:
For further advice contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Sexual AbuseSexual abuse is when someone is forced, pressurised or tricked into taking part in any kind of sexual activity with another person. For more information contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Child Sexual ExploitationChild Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse Children in exploitative situations and relationships receive something such as gifts, money or affection as a result of performing sexual activities or others performing sexual activities on them. Help and advice is available at: London Academy Safeguarding team Child Sexual Exploitation video (certificate 15) |
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured or changed, but where there's no medical reason for this to be done. It's also known as "female circumcision" or "cutting", and by other terms such as sunna, gudniin, halalays, tahur, megrez and khitan, among others. FGM is usually carried out on young girls between infancy and the age of 15, most commonly before puberty starts. It is illegal in the UK and is child abuse. It's very painful and can seriously harm the health of women and girls. It can also cause long-term problems with sex, childbirth and mental health. Help and support is available if you've had FGM or you're worried that someone may be at risk: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Forced MarriagePeople have the right to choose who to marry, when to marry or if to marry at all. Forced marriage is when someone faces physical pressure to marry (for example, threats, physical violence or sexual violence) or emotional and psychological pressure (eg if a person is made to feel like they’re bringing shame on their family). Help and support is available at: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Honour based violenceHonour based violence is a violent crime or incident which may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of the family or community. For further advice contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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MedicationUseful information for parents/carers on how different medication can affect children of different ages. |
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Online SafetyWhen online it is important to stay safe. 3 tips to help with this:
For more information about online safety you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Online Safety (Advice for parents)Looking for a way to start that all-important conversation about social media, gaming and other online activities with your son or daughter? |
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RadicalisationThis is a process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals and aspirations that reject or undermine the status quo or undermine contemporary ideas and expressions of the nation. For further advice you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Self HarmSelf-harm means hurting yourself or damaging your health on purpose. There are lots of ways to cope with feeling the need to self-harm. For more information about self-harm you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
Child Protection Advice
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Emotional AbuseEmotional abuse is the ongoing emotional maltreatment of a child. It’s sometimes called psychological abuse and can seriously damage a child’s emotional health and development. If you want advice you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team Emotional abuse video (certificate 15) |
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NeglectEvery child has the right to be looked after properly, this includes, shelter, food, clean clothing, warmth, love and care. For more information regarding this you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Physical AbuseIf someone deliberately hurts or injures another person, it is physical abuse. 5 things to remember:
For further advice contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Sexual AbuseSexual abuse is when someone is forced, pressurised or tricked into taking part in any kind of sexual activity with another person. For more information contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Child Sexual ExploitationChild Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse Children in exploitative situations and relationships receive something such as gifts, money or affection as a result of performing sexual activities or others performing sexual activities on them. Help and advice is available at: London Academy Safeguarding team Child Sexual Exploitation video (certificate 15) |
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured or changed, but where there's no medical reason for this to be done. It's also known as "female circumcision" or "cutting", and by other terms such as sunna, gudniin, halalays, tahur, megrez and khitan, among others. FGM is usually carried out on young girls between infancy and the age of 15, most commonly before puberty starts. It is illegal in the UK and is child abuse. It's very painful and can seriously harm the health of women and girls. It can also cause long-term problems with sex, childbirth and mental health. Help and support is available if you've had FGM or you're worried that someone may be at risk: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Forced MarriagePeople have the right to choose who to marry, when to marry or if to marry at all. Forced marriage is when someone faces physical pressure to marry (for example, threats, physical violence or sexual violence) or emotional and psychological pressure (eg if a person is made to feel like they’re bringing shame on their family). Help and support is available at: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Honour based violenceHonour based violence is a violent crime or incident which may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of the family or community. For further advice contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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MedicationUseful information for parents/carers on how different medication can affect children of different ages. |
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Online SafetyWhen online it is important to stay safe. 3 tips to help with this:
For more information about online safety you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Online Safety (Advice for parents)Looking for a way to start that all-important conversation about social media, gaming and other online activities with your son or daughter? |
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RadicalisationThis is a process by which an individual or group comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals and aspirations that reject or undermine the status quo or undermine contemporary ideas and expressions of the nation. For further advice you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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Self HarmSelf-harm means hurting yourself or damaging your health on purpose. There are lots of ways to cope with feeling the need to self-harm. For more information about self-harm you can contact: London Academy Safeguarding team |
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