Worried about a child?

If you believe that a child or young person is at IMMEDIATE risk, you should treat this as an emergency and call Leigh Academy Longfield, or call 999 to report your concerns to the police.

Leigh Academy Longfield recognises our statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everybody’s responsibility. All members of our community (staff, volunteers, governors, leaders, parents/carers, wider family networks, and students) have an important role in safeguarding children and in making our community safe.

Safeguarding Team

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):

  • Mrs J Hurt (Assistant Principal)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

  • Mr L Anderson (Vice Principal / Mental Health Lead)
  • Mr M Lowe (Assistant Principal / Online Safety Lead)
  • Ms A Garrad (Assistant Principal)
  • Ms J Rance (Assistant Principal / SENCo)
  • Mr J Watkins (Safeguarding Officer)

Contact Us

The Safeguarding Team can be contacted via email at safeguarding@longfield.latrust.org.uk.

Please note, this email is only monitored during office hours Monday to Friday, term time only. Outside of working hours or term time please visit the KCC Social Care Website or dial 999 for emergency services.

Most children enjoy generally happy childhood experiences within their own family. Unfortunately for some this is not the case. During difficult family times, everyone who knows the child must do the best they can to protect them from future harm.

Spot Abuse

You may be concerned about a child or young person. You may or may not know them, or even their name. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Abuse can take many different forms, such as neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse and even emotional abuse.

Take Responsibility

Don’t assume that someone else will take responsibility and make that phone call. You could help to save a child’s life. If you are worried, report it.

Tell someone!

Please contact Specialist Children’s Services or the Police immediately:

Kent Central Duty Team
Telephone: 03000 411111

Emergency Out of Hours
Telephone: 03000 419191
E-mail: social.services@kent.gov.uk

Kent Police (non emergency)
Telephone: 101

If  you are concerned about a student attending Leigh Academy Longfield please email safeguarding@longfield.latrust.org.uk or call Leigh Academy Longfield on 01474 700700 and ask to speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team.