Safeguarding
Trinity Academy Cathedral understands its responsibilities towards child protection and safeguarding and gives student safety the highest priority. We are committed to ensuring that students feel safe in their education and if we suspect that a child has been harmed, or may come to harm, will take action to safeguard and protect that child.
Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the academy. The academy encourages parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect educational progress. It is important to us that parents and students see the academy as a safe place.
We have a number of child protection trained staff, who are available to discuss any concerns or questions you may have. We also have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. This includes our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and our Anti-Bullying Policy.

Neil Poskitt
Assistant Principal

Paul Stansfield
Vice Principal

Lisa Mcintosh
Inclusion Manager

Oliver Harrison
SENCO

Jo Johnson
Attendance Manager

Nicola Harding
Education Welfare Officer

Karen Scholey
Staff and Student Welfare Officer

Jason Boam
Student Liaison Officer Y7

Sona Pekarilkova
Student Liaison Officer Y8

Glen Summerfield
Student Liaison Officer Y9

Paul Newlove
Student Liaison Officer Y10

Lindsey Coulson
Student Liaison Officer Y11

Adam Bradley
Deputy Student Liaison Officer

Miriam Kearney
Chaplain

Katherine Toney
Head of RS & PSHE
Part of our role is to educate children and young people on how to keep themselves safe, either online, using mobile technology as well as to understand what is considered abuse.
Children, parents and staff are encouraged to report any concerns they may have about safety and welfare to the safeguarding team. Children will be taken seriously if they seek help from a member of staff. Students may be referred for additional bespoke support from external agencies who work closely with the academy. Trinity Academy Cathedral will endeavour to work in partnership with parents at all times, where appropriate, to inform them of additional support required or accessed for their child.
If you have any concerns relating to any student in our academy please contact one of the designated members of the safeguarding team.
Useful safeguarding links
We produce information for parents on keeping their child safe and how to contact the team, which can be found in our Safeguarding section.
In addition, please find below some external websites that provide advice and guidance on a range of safety issues:
CEOP Internet Safety
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors.
Visit WebsiteThinkuknow
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Visit WebsiteEducate Against Hate
Practical advice for parents, carers, and staff on protecting young people from extremism and radicalism.
Visit WebsiteWakefield & District safeguarding children board
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in Wakefield
Visit Website