Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Mhairi Barnfield. She is supported by three Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads; Kelley-Anne Aldsworth, Paula Marley and Mel Hutchfield.
We work closely with other agencies to ensure that the needs of our students are met.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
| Mhairi Barnfield Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Kelley-Anne Aldsworth Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Paula Marley Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Mel Hutchfield |
Simon Whitehead - Head Teacher and SLT link for safeguarding
Elizabeth Varley - Chair of Governors and Governor link for safeguarding
If you are a member of staff, safeguarding referrals should be made immediately to our Designated Child Protection Lead Mhairi Barnfield via CPOMS
If you are a parent or a member of the public please contact our office staff on 01388 603388 and request to speak with Mhairi Barnfield or email the academy on kingjames@kj1a.com or by using the form below: