At Richmond Hill Academy we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well -being of all of our pupils and adults. We recognise that some children may be especially vulnerable which can impact on other children either directly or indirectly. We always take a considered and sensitive approach so that we can support all of our pupils and families.
Everyone working in our school has a responsibility to help keep children and young people safe by providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn and identifying children and young people who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm, and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in school.
The best advice that we can give any child, or adult, if they feel that they or someone else is unsafe is to TELL SOMEONE!
For all safeguarding issues or concerns please speak to the Designated Leaders for Safeguarding / Child Protection who are pictured below.
Meet The Team

Mrs Holly Ethell
Vice Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Miss Ghislaine Coulson
Senior Child Protection, Safeguarding and Attendance Lead (Deputy DSL)

Mrs Nicola Schofield
Inclusion Leader

Miss Charlie May
Designated Member of Staff
Useful Documents
Online Safety
The internet is an exciting place for our pupils. It has endless possibilities and avenues of discovery. However we also know that the internet can be a dangerous place and the safety of all of our pupils is paramount. This page has been designed to support and give information to parents and pupils.
If you are worried for the safety of your child online, please contact the school immediately to discuss these with us on:
Top 10 Tips Staying Safe Online:
The Underwear Rule
Simple conversations really can help keep your child safe, and that’s what we will help you do. We want to help parents and carers talk to their children about staying safe. The Underwear Rule is just one way that – together – we can prevent child abuse.
We teach our pupils the NSPCC’s Underwear Rule using the ‘PANTS’ acrostic. PANTS stands for:
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P rivates are private
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A lways remember your body belongs to you
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N o means no
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T alk about secrets that upset you
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S peak up, someone can help
How well do you know the rule?
Test your memory by hovering over the cards below to flip them and reveal the meaning.

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P is for...
P rivates are private.
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A is for...
A lways remember your body belongs to you.

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N is for...
N o means no.

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T is for...
T alk about secrets that upset you.

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S is for...
S peak up, someone can help.











