Falcons Learning
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Safeguarding
Falcons Learning takes safeguarding very seriously. The safety and welbeing of our learners is of paramount importance. This is a complex field that requires constant scrutiny and honest critical analysis.
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Together with colleagues from East Riding of Yorkshire Council Safeguarding Team we remain vigilant and uncompromising in putting our learners' safety first.
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Governor With Safeguarding Portfolio
Mark Cleghorn has assumed the role of Governor with a main Portfolio aim of overseeing the safeguarding and child protection aspects of Falcons Learning.
Mark served as a Police Officer with roles including the supervision of Major crimes as a Detective Inspector. This gives him an unrivalled skill set and knowledge base to navigate the required legislative landscape that is required for this role.
Should there be a need to make a safeguarding referral and it is not appropriate to approach the DSL then Mark can be reached by email:
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Dedicated Safeguarding Lead
Jon Badman is a passionate and experienced educator with over 30 years in special needs and education, including roles within national children’s and SEN charities. With a PGCE and an extensive teaching career, Jon began in mainstream education in East Yorkshire, teaching science and holding leadership roles in Pastoral Care and Safeguarding.
After 15 years, his dedication to inclusion led him to Alternative Provision and Special Education.As a Senior Leader in Alternative Provision, Jon collaborated with schools and alternative provisions to design curriculums that addressed the needs and aspirations of vulnerable young people.
His expertise in safeguarding and pastoral care has been pivotal in ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all members of his community.At Falcons Learning, Jon serves as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCO, working tirelessly with staff, parents, carers, and specialist practitioners to create a holistic and inclusive environment. He believes in setting high expectations and addressing barriers to education, ensuring all students access opportunities to succeed. Jon’s commitment to safeguarding and child-centred education underpins his approach, making him a key figure in supporting the development of lifelong learners equipped for a changing world.
Georgia is the Pastoral Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) at Falcons Learning, she is deeply committed to creating an environment that fosters the emotional well-being, resilience, and holistic development of all learners. Her role ensures that each individual is supported to thrive, overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential.
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Georgia has undertaken a full training schedule and is equally well qualified in safeguarding as the DSL role requires.
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Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) forms a part of the ERSCP ( described below). Their responsibility is to oversee the workforce deployed to work with children within the East Riding. If you have concerns in relation to staff at Falcons Learning please contact the LADO following the link below.
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Safeguarding is everyone's business.
The East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership (ERSCP) is a statutory multi-agency organisation which has been set up as part of the every child matters reforms. It brings together agencies who work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in the East Riding and requires that all organisations cooperate to keep children safe from harm.
The partnership aims to ensure that information, education, and training is available for professionals, parents, and carers, members of local communities, and children and young people themselves all to achieve this aim.