We take our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care seriously. Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. 

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Lorna Wilsenham.

Our deputy DSLs are: Anna Morris; Alex Hustler; Shelly Robbins; and Emma Burnell.

Our safeguarding local school committee member is Nikki Hearn. Our safeguarding trustee is Laura Crossley. 

Please find our safeguarding information below:

014 HAT – Child Protection Policy 2025-26 FINAL

Find out more about the legal framework for our safeguarding duty:

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Find out about keeping your child safe online by visiting:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
http://www.internetmatters.org
https://parentinfo.org/
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zr2yscw/fact-or-fake/1
http://www.dorset.police.uk/countylines

Our school participates in Operation Encompass, find out more here:
https://www.operationencompass.org

If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, you can contact your children’s social care team:

East District Children’s Social Care Team Tel: 01202868224.