Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and meeting the needs of our children
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
- The welfare of the child remains paramount
- All children have the right to be protected from harm
- All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly
- All staff and volunteers working at the school have a responsibility to report concerns to the designated member of staff.
Download the latest Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy:
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy - September 2025
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
Keeping Children Safe in Education - part 1 2025
SAFEGUARDING LEADS - TOR SCHOOL
Tor Glastonbury Safeguarding Leads Tor Dampier, Wyndham & Chard Safeguarding Leads
Designated Safeguarding Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead
Matt Clinkard, Assistant Headteacher Kelly Bumby
matthew.clinkard@torschool.org kelly.bumby@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (CSE) Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Matt Hill, Headteacher Matt Clinkard, Assistant Headteacher
matthew.hill@torschool.org matthew.clinkard@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Emma Hill, Assistant Headteacher Jason Roberts, Interim Deputy Headteacher
emma.hill@torschool.org jason.roberts@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Rosie Studholme, Education Family Support Advisor Emma Bale, Pastoral Lead, Chard
rosie.studholme@torschool.org emma.bale@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Laura Daniel, Dampier Street
laura.daniel@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Gemma Fowler, Dampier Street
gemma.fowler@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Lisa Waller, Outreach
lisa.waller@torschool.org
Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding
Tiffany McEwan
tiffany.mcewan@torschool.org
Concerns about the head teacher Report to the Chair of the Management Committee
Gemma Heal
gemma.heal@torschool.org
or
Local Authority Designated Lead (LADO) (Anthony Goble or Stacey Davis) 0300 123 2224
IF YOUR CHILD IS AT RISK OF HARM OR BEING HARMED
Safeguarding is everybody's business.
If you are worried about a child or young person who is suffering harm, or at immediate risk of harm:
- Contact Children's Social care by phoning 0300 123 2224 or emailing childrens@somerset.gov.uk
- Outside of office hours phone the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0300 123 2327
- Contact the police on 999
ANONYMOUS REPORTING OF BULLYING AND SAFEGUARDING CONCERNS
If you would like to report a bullying issue please click on the ‘Be kind’ button below and complete the brief form.
If you would like to report a safeguarding issue please click on the ‘Be safe’ button and complete the form.
WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Mindline - 24/7 Emotional Support & Mental Health Helpline
call: 01823 2776892
Samaritans - for everyone (24/7)
call: 0116 123
Childline - for children and young people under 19 (24/7)
call: 0800 1111