If you have a concern about a child or vulnerable adult outside of school hours contact Family Support and Advice Line on 01305 228558
In an emergency call 999
Our Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is our priority here at Wyvern.
We actively promote the well being of our pupils and staff throughout the school through best practices, accountability, regular training and cultivating a safe environment for all.
Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. We understand that the welfare of the child is paramount and actively put the needs and wishes of each pupil first.
You can find our full safeguarding policy here.
Out Of Hours/Non Term Time DSL Cover
Dorset Council
Dorset Families and Members of the Public Contact 01202 228866
Website: Worried About A Child
Dorset Adult Safeguarding
Email: DSAB@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 221016
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Email: childrensOOHS@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01202 738256
Somerset County Council
Contact 0300 123 2224
Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0300 123 23 27
Email: childrens@somerset.gov.uk
NSPCC
If you’re worried about a child, or you work with children and need advice or information, call the helpline on 0808 800 5000 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Devon County Council
Emergencies (out of hours) Social Services: 0345 600 0388 or 0845 600 0388
MASH Devon County Council 0345 155 1071
Email: mashsecure@devon.gcsx.gov.uk
Emergencies (out of hours) Social Services: 0345 600 0388 or 0845 600 0388
As a school, we use tes My Concern.
This is a secure safeguarding software that combines all the essential safeguarding tools in one easy-to-use platform. We use this long established software package to contribute to a safe environment and maintain our duty of care standards.
Useful Links
Internet Watch Foundation
Eliminating Child Sexual Abuse Online | Internet Watch Foundation IW
Coram Kidscape
Help With Bullying | Bullying Advice | Coram Kidscape
Dorset Family Information Service
Family Information Service – Dorset Council
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.
As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff, Designated Safeguarding Lead known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the children in our care.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.
We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved.
Signed,
Katherine Seymour
Head Teacher