At the Academy definition

At the Academy means in a classroom, elsewhere on academy premises, on an academy bus or other academy-related vehicle, or at an academy-sponsored activity or event whether or not it is held on academy premises.

Examples of At the Academy in a sentence

• At the Academy we understand that Child Sexual Exploitation is a form of child sexual abuse and this imbalance of power coerces, manipulates, or deceives a child or young person into sexual activity (a) in exchange for something the victim needs or wants, and/or (b) for the financial advantage or increased status of the perpetrator.

• At the Academy we ensure that safeguarding and child protection is at the forefront and underpin all relevant aspects of process and policy development.

• At the Academy we recognise that safeguarding incidents and/or behaviours can be associated with factors outside of the academy environment and/or can occur between children outside of school.

• At the Academy we use a range of selection techniques to identify the most suitable person for the post.

• At the Academy we train staff to recognise that both CSE and CCE are a form of abuse and both occur where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child into sexual activity or criminal activity.

• At the Academy we understand that criminal exploitation of children is a geographically widespread form of harm that is a typical feature of county lines criminal activity.

• At the Academy we understand the importance of recording low-level concerns and the actions taken in light of these being reported.

• At the Academy we recognise that our staff are well placed to identify concerns and take action to prevent children from becoming victims of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of so-called ‘honour-based’ violence (HBV) and provide guidance on these issues through our safeguarding training.

• At the Academy we recognise that a previously looked after child potentially remains vulnerable and all staff should have the skills, knowledge and understanding to keep previously looked after children safe.

• At the Academy we will use the recruitment and selection process to deter and prevent people who are unsuitable to work with children from applying for or securing employment, or volunteering opportunities.