Safeguarding
CASafeguarding is at the centre of all that we do at the Deaf Academy. Our Safeguarding Lead is James Heaver, who is supported by three Deputies and the wider safeguarding team, but everyone has an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of our students and every single member of staff completes compulsory safeguarding training.
Please email safeguardingteam@thedeafacademy.ac.uk to contact a member of the Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding team:
James Heaver, Head of Care – Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sylvan Dewing, Principal – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mark Peel, Senior Safeguarding Caseworker/ In-house social worker – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Louise Hammacott, Safeguarding Coordinator – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Kate Whitney-Morris, Behaviour Officer – Safeguarding Officer
Alex Stephens, Deputy Care Manager – Safeguarding Officer
Mark Shattock, Deputy Care Manager – Safeguarding Officer
Glen Hookway, Curriculum Manager for Post 16 – Safeguarding Officer
Alistair Dewhirst, Governor – Governor Lead for Safeguarding and Looked After Children