Safeguarding

Protecting our children.

The school takes its Safeguarding responsibility very seriously and aims to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in its care.

Our ethos fosters partnership between school and parents, listening to and valuing pupils, training staff to be aware of signs and symptoms of abuse and carrying out the correct procedures, maintaining a safe school environment, and working in partnership with other agencies in this area.

Our Designated Safeguarding lead is Mrs Sarah Martin.

Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mrs Amy Brouard and Mrs Nicola Lavis, please speak to them should you with to know more about these procedures. Our Safeguarding governor is Nuri Fontonals De Clayson

Safeguarding is everybody’s business

 If you are worried about a child or young person who could be in danger please contact

• Children’s Social Care on 0300 123 2224
• by email at childrens@somerset.gov.uk
• or the police

You can contact the police directly by dialling 101 and they will discuss with Children’s Social Care what action should be taken. In an emergency always contact the police by dialling 999.

If you would like to speak to a social worker outside of office hours please phone the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0300 123 23 27

They will always deal with any calls in the strictest confidence.

They will always deal with any calls in the strictest confidence.

Educational Psychology Service (EPS) Telephone Helpline for Parents and Carers

A copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available from our policy page.