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 (awaiting approval by the Management Committee for Tor School):
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy - September 2024
SAFEGUARDING LEADS
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Matt Clinkard, Assistant Headteacher
matthew.clinkard@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (CSE)
Matt Hill, Headteacher
matthew.hill@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Emma Hill, Assistant Headteacher
emma.hill@torschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Michelle De Mora, Teacher
michelle.de-mora@torschool.org
Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding
Dan Palmer, REACH Youth Project
dan.palmer@torschool.org
Concerns about the head teacher
Report to the Chair of the Management Committee, Kevin Rowlands, kevin.rowlands@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 033 123 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
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