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Safeguarding


Shaftesbury School recognises that the welfare of the child is paramount. We have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care. Mrs Stephanie Bowen is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Assistant Headteacher.
We also have three Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads; Mr Michael Motteram, (Assistant Headteacher / Head of Sixth Form), Mr Ben Hillier, (Assistant Headteacher) and Ms Jo Beach, (KS4 Pastoral Support.) All have had specialist training in Safeguarding and Child Protection.

If you have any concerns please contact the members of staff above on the school’s safeguarding email; safeguarding@shaftesburyschool.co.uk Alternatively, please call the school’s main office on 01747 854498.

If the school is closed and you’re concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person in the Dorset area, please contact/make a referral to the Children’s Advice and Duty Service, (ChAD):

 

  • Dorset 01305 228866  
  • NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000
  • The Police on 101.  If you believe a child in in immediate danger, call 999

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Statutory Guidance

Please Download /View the Statuatory Guidance for Keeping Children Safe in Education, for schools and colleges.

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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Please Download /View the Schools’ Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2020-2021

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Guidance for Safer Working Practice

Safer Working Practice Guidance

Please Download /View the Guidance for Safer Working practice

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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Annex

Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Annex

Please Download /View the Annex of this policy supporting Covid-19 2020-2021

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