MilldownCE Academy
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Milldown CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and members of the wider school community to share this commitment. For full details of our safeguarding arrangements please refer to our Child Protection Policy.
Should you have any concerns relating to the safety and welfare of a child at the school you should immediately contact our designated person(s) for safeguarding.
The Designated Safeguard Lead is: Mr Luke Ronayne (Headteacher).
The Deputy Designated Safeguard Leads are: Miss Laura King (Deputy Headteacher), Mrs Kirsty Jones (SENDCO) and Mr Phil Mewse (Family Liaison Support Officer).
Our Safeguarding Governor is Laura Whittaker.
Further information about how to keep children safe from abuse and neglect and what to do if a child is being harmed can be found on the Dorset Safeguarding Children Board’s website.
Keeping Children Safe in Education - Translated Versions
Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership - Support and Advice
Child Protection PolicyDouble Click To Change The Link
Trust Safeguarding PoliciesDouble Click To Change The Link
Support Services for Children and Families
If you or your child need support, advice or someone to talk to, please visit the Childline and NSPCC websites for help and guidance.
Childline
Childline is a free, confidential support service for children and young people in the UK. Children can contact Childline if they are worried, upset, frightened or simply need someone to talk to. They can talk to a trained counsellor by phone or online, and access information and advice about a wide range of issues.
Childline: www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC
The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK’s leading children’s charity. It works to protect children from abuse and neglect, prevent harm and support children and families who need help. The NSPCC also provides advice and guidance to parents, carers and professionals about keeping children safe.
NSPCC Website: hwww.nspcc.org.uk/
NSPCC Keeping Children Safe: www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/
NSPCC Support & Advice for Families: www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-families/
How to Report Safeguarding Concerns
f you have any safeguarding concerns about a child you must report them.
If you believe the child is in immediate danger, don’t delay. Call the police on 999 straight away.
Under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, you must call the police if you’re informed that a girl under 18 has undergone FGM.
You can also report concerns in the following ways:
- Contact NSPCC on 0808 800 5000. They will then pass the concern onto the local child protection team who will investigate it.
- Report your concern directly to the Children's Advice and Duty Service
Tel:01305 228 558 - Report it to Designated Safeguarding Officers
- Call the NSPCC’s Whistleblowing advice line on 0800 028 0285 or email them on help@nspcc.org.uk. They offer free advice and support to anyone who’s concerned about how child protection issues are handled in an organisation.
- NSPCC Leaflets
- Childline
- ThinkUKnow
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer.
We use MyConcern to record and manage any concerns
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that affect children while growing up, such as suffering child maltreatment or living in a household affected by domestic violence, substance misuse or mental illness.