Safeguarding is a key priority in our work at Moonstone Academy. We collaborate closely with children, families, and relevant statutory bodies to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. Our commitment is to provide a safe environment where children can learn, grow, and achieve their potential. We maintain a culture of transparency, where students, staff, and visitors are encouraged to raise any concerns related to safeguarding.

At Moonstone Academy, we recognize and respect the importance of diversity, including race, culture, gender, and disability. However, we firmly believe that these aspects should never hinder the reporting of concerns about children’s safety and welfare. All individuals within our community—including teachers, non-teaching staff, temporary and supply staff, administrative and support staff, volunteers, as well as external staff working on-site and those engaging with families—carry a moral and legal obligation to protect and promote the welfare of children. All staff are expected to be fully informed and familiar with our Safeguarding policy (which can be accessed on our policies page). They must stay alert for any safeguarding issues and report them to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Deputies, or Headteacher.

Our staff code of conduct clearly emphasizes our expectation of high standards of care for all students. We are proactive in identifying signs of abuse or neglect and follow established procedures to ensure that children receive the necessary protection and support. Staff undergo regular safeguarding training and are well-equipped with the knowledge of how to report concerns within the academy. The Child Protection Team consists of experienced senior staff who are trained to an advanced level in safeguarding. All training is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in legislation and safeguarding practices.