If you have any safeguarding concerns please do not hesitate to talk to one of our Safeguarding Leads.

Out of school hours you can phone Social Care on 01202 738256.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs T Edwards

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Miss A Donald

Mrs S Adeney

Mrs K Fernand

Mrs T Parker

Family Support Worker 

Mrs T Parker

Link Nominated Safeguarding Governor

Mrs C Joseph

Specific Concerns

Designated Teacher for Looked After Children - Miss A Donald

Prevent Lead - concerns about radicalisation - Mrs T Edwards

Online Safety Champion - Miss M Lucas

Anti-Bullying Champion - Miss G Hardman

If you have any concerns over these issues, please do not hesitate to see the appropriate person to talk over your worries so that we can keep our children safe.

Safeguarding and Child Protection in School - Policies and Guidance

The school has a Safeguarding Policy, which explains how the school deals with Child Protection concerns, including allegations about the behaviour of members of staff. This policy is overseen by CLP (Coastal Learning Partnership) and is updated each academic year. It is written in line with the Government's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' (KCSiE) Guidance.

All schools must follow

• the law
• guidance from the Department for Education and Skills (KCSiE)
• Local multi agency child protections procedures

If a school is worried about a pupil's safety and welfare they must refer this to the First Response Team and then after consideration of information this may transfer to the Safeguarding and Assessment Team.

The school will normally let the pupil's parent(s) know when we do this, but we do not contact parents if we think that this could put a child at risk of harm.

If you ever have a concern about the behaviour of an adult working with children, there is a dedicated service to report these concerns. It is called 'LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) who can be contacted by email LADO@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or phone 01202 817600.

Working with the Police to Keep our Children Safe

We work closely with the police on safeguarding, particularly in the areas of domestic abuse and extremism and radicalisation. 

Operation Encompass is an early intervention partner ship which supports children and young people who experience domestic violence.

Prevent is a programme designed to protect vulnerable people from being exploited or radicalised.

Local Support for Families

Our local council, BCP Council, offer a wide range of support in many areas.

We recommend the BCP Council Information Directory as a first point of contact for support. They can be contacted on 10202 093131, or via their website.

Please click below for further information.