Safeguarding

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mr Andy Wright (Head of School).

Our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Mrs Sarah Vail (Head of School – Fridays),

Mrs Nicky Bray and Mrs Kelly McCall.

Our named Safeguarding Academy Committee Representative is Mrs Sarah Baines.

Our safeguarding and child protection policy is below. Please note that it is compliant with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2023’ which is the DFE guidance. It also takes account of the ‘Prevent’ duty June 2015, which seeks to tackle anti- extremism.

If you have any concerns about safeguarding please speak to a member of staff, who will help you. Don’t delay if you have a concern. Share it with one of us.

SAST Safeguarding Policy 2025-26 Shillingstone

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Worried about a child’s safety?

If you are concerned about a child in Dorset and want to speak to someone contact the Family Support and Advice line which is a single point of contact for safeguarding concerns:

More info can be found at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/family-help-in-dorset

https://www.dorsetlscb.co.uk/

If a child is in immediate danger or left alone, you should contact the police or call an ambulance immediately on 999 or 101 for specialised Police Services.

Childline: 0800 1111

Please click here to go to the Pan-Dorset safeguarding Children Partnership

On this website you will find information about how to keep children safe from abuse and neglect and what to do if a child is being harmed.

https://connect.kooth.com/for-families

Kooth is an online platform to help young people with their mental health and wellbeing. Your children can anonymously talk to other people their own age on moderated discussion forums and chat to mental health professional vi messaging. Kooth is BACP accredited digital mental health services and provides free services through the NHS and therefore a safe space for your children to access. They also provide advice and guidance to parents and carers.

Information for parents

Please click here to read the Dorset Safeguarding Children’s Board information for parents and young people leaflet – Child protection and your school.