We are committed to a safe and secure environment, free from fear or intolerance. Our policies are reviewed and updated frequently to make sure we keep all aspects of our procedures as robust as possible and evidence based best practice is applied to address the ever changing challenge to the wellbeing for everyone within the Fortis Trust community.
If you see or hear anything which concerns you relating to the wellbeing of a child no matter how small, then please report it to one of the officers as soon as possible. Do not outline the details in an email, it is important that you speak in person about your concerns. Please report to reception, who will be able to locate one of the officers for you. Do not disclose the details of your concern to anyone else.
Fortis Trust comprises of Bradfields Specialist SEND Academy, and Forward2Employment Specialist Post 16 Institution. Each of these establishments has its own specialist Safeguarding Officers.
For each establishment’s Safeguarding Policies, please follow the below links:
Bradfields Academy: Policies
Forward2Employment: Policies
Bradfields Academy
Designated Safeguarding Lead: David Waters
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Emma Davies
Designated Safeguarding Lead Trained: Marie Sweetlove
Forward2Employment
Designated Safeguarding Lead: David Waters
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Elizabeth Halton