Safeguarding
At St Nicholas CE Primary School, Safeguarding is very important to us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care.
Our Safeguarding Leads are:
- Designated Safeguarding Lead – Jill Watson, Headteacher
- Deputy Deputy Safeguarding Lead - Belinda Bolar, Deputy Head
- Deputy Deputy Safeguarding Lead & Looked After – Sarah Salisbury
- Designated Safeguarding Academy Committee Representative - Lauren Radburn
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We have a number of policies and procedures that support our Safeguarding commitment:-
- Child Protection Policy
- KCSiE 2024 (Part 1)
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Reporting Low Level Concerns Policy
- SAST Staff Code of Conduct
- SAST Parent & Visitor Code of Conduct
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 on 01305 228558 (including out of hours) or email familysupportandadviceline@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
More info can be found at: Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership at www.pdscp.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
Help for those who have experienced domestic abuse
Dorset - Paragon Team
Phone: 0800 032 5204
Email: ParagonDorset@theyoutrust.org.uk
Early Help
We run termly ‘Family Support Days’. These days offer parents the chance to meet with our support worker who can offer advice and support or signpost parents to relevant courses or workshops that offer strategies on many aspects of parenting.
If you would like to know more about these, please contact Mrs Salisbury.
- NSPCC This website contains some very useful information. We use their resources for lots of things, including training and support.
- Working in partnership with local agencies We work closely with local agencies and providers in order to keep children safe. Find out more information at Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Information for Parents
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Below are some useful links and websites which may help to support you and your child:-
- Childnet
- Connect Safely
- UK Safer Internet Centre
- Childline
- NSPCC
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