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    • Safeguarding

    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. S. Harris

    Deputy Safeguarding Leads

    Miss J. Harries

    Mrs Marie Bothamley

    Mr. M. Golding

    Mrs. K. Hunnisett

    Safeguarding Governor

    Mrs. K. Lissenburgh

    Specific Concerns

    PREVENT Lead- concerns about radicalisation - Mrs. S. Harris

    Online Safety Champion - Mrs. S. Harris

    Anti-Bullying Champion - Mrs. Walpole

    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.

    Domestic Abuse & Police Notifications

    The children's safety both at home and at school is a priority. We are now an Operation Encompass School (see link below for more details), this means that we are automatically notified by the police if they attend any incidents in a household in which children who attend our school are known to live. If we receive information about domestic violence or other incidents that could affect any of our children we will always share it appropriately to help protect our children.

    If you think that a child is being affected by domestic violence or by anything else please contact Children's Social Care or one of the school Designated Safeguarding Leads. Information may be shared anonymously.

    • Operation Encompass Operation Encompass is a nationwide operation that quickly and accurately shares information from the police to schools, doctors and social care about any incidents that they attend that may impact children
    1. Safeguarding - Encompass Statement
      PDF File

    Child Protection Policy

    The health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers working in Heathlands to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

    We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All our staff receive safeguarding awareness training and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

    On occasions our concern about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies. Where possible we will ensure that all concerns are discussed with parent/carers first, before any referrals are made, unless we believe that such a move may be contrary to a child’s welfare. The safeguarding policy can be viewed below.

    This is in line with the government's Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance 2025.

    Policy documents

    1. safeguarding-and-child-protection-policy-2025-26
      PDF File
    2. Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2025_part_one_Information_for_school_college_staff
      PDF File

    Internet Safety:

    We live in an increasingly digital world. It is important that as adults, we know how to keep children safe whilst using online services.

    Keep Safe By The Sea

    Living by the sea is amazing and affords our children experiences many do not have the opportunity for. However, the sea can can dangerous and keeping children safe when near the sea is really important. play the video before your day at the beach to show children how to be safe! 

    • KEEP SAFE AT THE BEACH Dorset have produced a child friendly video to help children keep safe when they are by the sea

    Private Fostering

    Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (under 18 if disabled) is cared for by someone who is not their parent or a 'close relative'. This is a private arrangement made between a parent and a carer, for 28 days or more. Close relatives are defined as step-parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles or aunts (whether of full blood, half blood or marriage/affinity).

    If you privately foster a child or know of someone else who does it is a legal requirement to inform the local council.

    Children Missing Education

    if a child is not attending school and the school do not know where they are or why they are not attending we report to the Local Authority.

    Useful websites:

    • The NSPCC website Help and support from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

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