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SAFEGUARDING

Do you need to speak to a member of the safeguarding team?


The Kingsbury Green Academy Safeguarding Team are listed below and are always happy to speak to any students who would like to speak to them.

Claire Richardson at Kingsbury Green Academy

Susan Dawson

Mrs Richardson

Designated Safeguarding Lead


Susan Giddings at Kingsbury Green Academy

John Collins

Miss Giddings

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Team & Head of Keystage 3

Adrian Roberts at Kingsbury Green Academy

Jenny Roberts

Mr Roberts

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

All of Us, All of the Time

Mental Health Support at Kingsbury Green Academy

At Kingsbury Green Academy, student wellbeing is a top priority, and the school is deeply committed to supporting the mental health of every young person in its care. Staff foster strong, trusting relationships with students, creating a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel heard, valued, and understood.

Kingsbury Green Academy takes a proactive approach to mental health, offering a range of initiatives designed to build resilience and emotional wellbeing. Recently, students in Years 9 and 10 participated in specialist workshops led by educational therapists from Building Resilience in Young Minds. These sessions included sound therapy, art therapy, boxing, and mindfulness techniques such as box breathing and tapping—equipping students with practical tools to manage stress and anxiety.

Recognising the importance of a whole-community approach, Kingsbury Green Academy also engages parents and carers through information evenings focused on adolescent mental health. Staff members receive training in resilience and mental health awareness, ensuring they are well-prepared to support both students and colleagues.

Below is an overview of the tiered support available for all students who may need help with their mental health. This ensures that every young person has access to the right level of care—whether through universal wellbeing initiatives, targeted group work, or specialist one-to-one interventions.

Kingsbury Green Academy follows policies of the Ascend Learning Trust (ALT)

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"Achieving Excellence Together"

At Kingsbury Green Academy, we believe in the power of education to change young people’s lives and we aim to be inclusive and cater for the needs of all our students.


Proud to be part of the Ascend Learning Trust

White Horse Way, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 8YH   |   Company Number: 07569743

Proud to be part of

the Ascend Learning Trust,

White Horse Way, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 8YH
Company Number: 07569743