Keeping Children Safe

Safeguarding Statement

Hampreston CE (VA) First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Child protection is one very important aspect of safeguarding. It refers to the activity which is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or at risk of suffering, significant harm.​

Should a child protection issue be identified, the school is legally bound to follow government guidelines.

If you want to know more about these procedures, please speak to the Headteacher who is the Designated Senior Lead

The NSPCC encourages children to speak out and stay safe from all forms of abuse.

Children can call Childline for free on 0800 1111 any time, any day for someone to talk to if they are worried.

Advice for Parents

Family Advice and Support - Dorset Council

How can I get help? 

You can contact the Family Support and Advice Line on 01305 228558. A friendly team member will listen to your concerns and help you decide what kind of support is right for you. 

Lines are open: 

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 10pm 

• Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 9am to 10pm 

Speak to a practitioner today if you have any worries or concerns about a child or young person. 

Family Support and Advice Line

Name: Single point of contact for safeguarding concerns
Tel: 01305 228558

Support and Advice

At Hampreston CE (VA) First School we believe that the best outcomes for children occur when the school works in partnership with parents and carers.  

We also work with a number of agencies to help support children and their families. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership

For advice or support on Domestic Abuse

Useful Links

Please see our E-Safety page for advice on how to keep your child safe online E-Safety

Dorset Family Information Directory

Family Help in Dorset - Dorset Council

Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024

Operation Encompass Statement 

Dorset Police Prevent- Reporting and preventing radicalisation, terrorist and extremist behaviour

Dorset Police Safer Schools & Communities 

BCP Family Information Directory

Educate Against Hate

Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership

Online Support

CEOP Reporting