Child Protection & Safeguarding

At Grove Academy, the safety and wellbeing of every child and young person is a priority. All members of staff have a responsibility to be alert to concerns about a young person’s welfare or safety and to act in accordance with Dundee City Council and national child protection procedures.

If you are concerned about a child or young person, or believe that they may be at risk of harm, report your concern immediately. Concerns should be passed to one of Grove Academy’s Designated Child Protection Officers (DCPOs), who are identified on the poster below.

Young people can speak to any trusted member of staff if they are worried about themselves or someone else. Staff will listen, take concerns seriously and ensure that the concern is passed to the appropriate person.

If you have a concern outside school hours, contact Dundee’s 24-hour Child Protection Line on 01382 307999.

If a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, call 999.

Grove Academy works with families, Dundee City Council Children and Families Service and partner agencies to support and protect children and young people.

Further information and advice is available from the Dundee Child Protection Committee.