St Michael's Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, both physical and emotional, of every pupil both inside and outside the school premises. We implement a whole-school preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken. We expect all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. It is our willingness to work in a safe manner and challenge inappropriate behaviour that underpins this commitment.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mr Ayling and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Stuart.  You can contact the Safeguarding Leads through the school office on 01202 883433.

 

Mr. D Ayling   Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mrs. J Stewart Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

 

All members of our Safeguarding Team have had specialist training in Safeguarding and Child Protection. All staff at St Michael's Middle School are trained in Safeguarding Children, have regular Safeguarding training and understand their role in protecting children.

 

The person with day-to-day responsibility for safeguarding in the Initio Learning Trust is Kelly Overhill, Trust Safeguarding Officer.

The Lead Safeguarding Trustee for Initio Learning Trust is Patrica MacKenzie.

Have a concern?

If you have a concern about a child, please contact the school and ask to speak with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or one of their deputies.

If you have a concern about a child outside of school hours, please contact the following Local Authority out-of-hours services:

• Dorset ChAD - 01305 228866

• Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) - 01202 738256

For any emergencies relating to welfare or safety, dial 999. 

For more information, follow this link:

Pan Dorset Children's Safeguarding Board
 

These other services are also available for parents and students to contact

Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Mind: 03001021234 (Open 9 am-6 pm weekdays)

CALM: 0800 585858 (Open 5 am-midnight)

SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

NHS 111: For urgent mental health support

Emergency services: If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department