Safeguarding Statement

Black & White Academy Ltd

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Our Commitment

Black & White Academy Ltd is committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk who engage with our educational activities. Everyone has the right to learn in an environment that is safe, respectful and inclusive.

Safeguarding Lead

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Aishia-Ruth

To raise a safeguarding concern, contact the DSL directly using the details below.

Raising a Concern

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person or adult at risk, please contact the Safeguarding Lead directly.

Official Emergency Numbers (UK)

999 — Emergency services (police, ambulance, fire)
101 — Non-emergency police
0808 800 5000 — NSPCC Helpline (child protection)
116 000 — Missing Children Hotline

Concerns about a child can also be reported to the relevant local authority children's social care service.

Our Approach

We aim to maintain appropriate safeguarding procedures for our activities, promote respectful behaviour, and respond to concerns promptly and appropriately. Bullying, harassment, abuse and discriminatory behaviour are not tolerated. Safeguarding arrangements, including staff suitability checks where applicable, are kept under review in line with our responsibilities and the nature of the services we provide.

Contact the Safeguarding Lead

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) — Aishia-Ruth

Certificates & Qualifications

Aishia-Ruth — Designated Safeguarding Lead

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead holds current certifications in the following areas:

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Certificate — Aishia-Ruth
  • Annual Refresher in Safeguarding — CPD Certified, October 2026
  • Certificate in the Prevent Duty — CPD Certified, November 2026
  • Certificate in Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness — CPD Certified, November 2026
  • Certificate in Understanding FGM — CPD Certified, November 2026

Copies of certificates are available on request. Please contact us directly if you require verification.

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
Next review due: 29 October 2027

This is a public-facing website statement. It is published alongside, and kept consistent with, the academy's full safeguarding and child protection policy.