Safeguarding at Hammersmith Academy
Creating a Safe, Supportive and Inclusive Environment
The safety and wellbeing of every student is our highest priority.
We are committed to creating a secure, psychologically safe learning environment where all members of our community – students, staff, parents and visitors – feel supported, respected and confident to share concerns.
Our safeguarding culture is built around trust, care and vigilance. Staff are trained to recognise signs of concern and act swiftly, while students are encouraged to speak openly about anything that makes them feel unsafe or worried knowing that their voice will be heard.
Designated Safeguarding Team
Mr Chris Wilson
Deputy Headteacher
Mr Chris Wilson
Mr Kevin Yiminyi
Assistant Headteacher
Mr Kevin Yiminyi
Mr Gary Kynaston
Headteacher
Mr Gary Kynaston
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact Mr Wilson in the first instance.
If Mr Wilson is unavailable, please contact Mr Yiminyi, and if neither are available, please contact Mr Kynaston.
Out of Hours Contact
If you need to raise a safeguarding concern outside of school hours, please download our Out of Hours Safeguarding Information Sheet, which contains emergency contact details for Hammersmith & Fulham Children’s Services and local safeguarding agencies.
Pastoral and Safeguarding Support by Year Group
Your child’s Pastoral Team is their daily point of contact for support, guidance and wellbeing. Each member of the pastoral team is trained as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and works closely with the main Safeguarding Team.
| Year Group | Head of Year | Pastoral Support Officer/Assistant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Ms Laaouiti | Ms Okoli | HOY7@hammersmithacademy.org PSO7@hammersmithacademy.org |
| Year 8 | Ms Arnaouti | Ms Connor | HOY8@hammersmithacademy.org PSO8@hammersmithacademy.org |
| Year 9 | Mr Young | Ms Traore | HOY9@hammersmithacademy.org PSO9@hammersmithacademy.org |
| Year 10 | Mr Francis | Ms Januzzi Viana | HOY10@hammersmithacademy.org PSO10@hammersmithacademy.org |
| Year 11 | Mr Bunyan | Ms Traore | HOY11@hammersmithacademy.org PSO11@hammersmithacademy.org |
| Ms Allen – General PSO | |||
| Sixth Form | Mr Flitton (Head of Sixth Form) Ms Sims (Deputy Head of Sixth Form) Ms Adolphus (SLT for Sixth Form) | — | sflitton@hammersmithacademy.org ksims@hammersmithacademy.org jadolphus@hammersmithacademy.org |
Student Reporting Tools and Support
The Sharp System
Students can access advice, report concerns or seek support anonymously through The Sharp System, an online platform designed to help students raise issues without fear or embarrassment.
Kooth
For emotional wellbeing and mental health support, students can access Kooth – a free, safe and anonymous online counselling service.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud of our diverse school community. At Hammersmith Academy, equality of opportunity is central to everything we do.
We welcome students and staff from all backgrounds and celebrate the differences that make our community vibrant and strong.
We are committed to ensuring every individual feels respected, valued and protected, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, faith, sexuality or ability.
