--- title: "Safeguarding and Child Protection" url: "https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/safeguarding-and-child-protection" school: "Upton Junior School" --- # Safeguarding and Child Protection Upton Junior School recognises that the welfare of the child is paramount: the needs and wishes of each child will be put first. We take seriously our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care. This school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). This is the person with whom concerns about children should be discussed and reported. The school currently also has two Deputy Safeguarding Leads. The Designated Safeguarding Lead in this school is **Mrs Jayne French** The Deputy Safeguarding Leads are **Mr Duncan Churchill & Mr Mike Thompson** The Nominated Governor in this school is **Mrs Dawn Goodwin** **Please see our Safeguarding Policy below** In addition, the Dorset Family Support Teams (incorporating Children’s Social Care and Early Intervention Services) can provide advice and guidance on safeguarding and child protection matters. ### Central Safeguarding unit number (ChAD) ### 01305 228558 Safeguarding Officers offer advice and support to Headteachers and Designated Safeguarding Leads in relation to any child protection issues and are the Local Authority Designated Officers to whom allegations against adults who work with children in education establishments must be reported. Operation Encompass Safeguarding Statement 96 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/Operation_Encompass_Safeguarding_Statement(1).pdf) ### CEOP Reporting - [CEOP Reporting link](https://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/) - Has someone done something online that has made you or a child or young person you know, feel worried or unsafe? Make a report to one of CEOP's experienced Child Protection Advisors ### Important documents regarding the safety and well being of young people- please read Keeping children safe in education 2025 part one Information for school college staff 770 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2025_part_one_Information_for_school_college_staff.pdf) What to do if you re worried a child is being abused 320 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/What_to_do_if_you_re_worried_a_child_is_being_abused.pdf) Working Together to Safeguard Children 1.59 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/Working_Together_to_Safeguard_Children.pdf) 3799 Revised Prevent Duty Guidance England Wales V2-Interactive 392 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/3799_Revised_Prevent_Duty_Guidance__England_Wales_V2-Interactive.pdf) Young carers support 158 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/Young_carers_support.pdf) UJSPrevent duty risk assessment 2223 138 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/UJSPrevent_duty_risk_assessment_2223_(2).pdf) Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Sep 25-26 718 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/files/documents/Safeguarding_-_Child_Protection_Policy_Sep_25-26.pdf) ### **Are you private fostering? Do you know what private fostering is?** Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (or 18 if disabled) lives with someone for 28 days or more who is not a: - close relative such as a grandparent, sibling, uncle or aunt or step-parent - guardian - person with parental responsibility The parent/s and the private foster carer would make this arrangement, not the local council. For further information please click on the link - ### Key Information - [Hamwic Education Trust ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/hamwic-education-trust) - [Safeguarding and Child Protection ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/safeguarding-and-child-protection) - [Admission Arrangements ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/admission-arrangements) - [Attendance ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/attendane) - [British Values ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/british-values) - [End of Key Stage 2 Results ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/end-of-key-stage-2-results) - [Ofsted and School Performance ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/ofsted-and-school-performance) - [Lunch (Hot School Meals and Packed Lunch) ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/lunch-hot-school-meals-and-packed-lunch) - [Privacy Notices ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/privacy-notices) - [Pupil Premium Information ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/pupil-premium-information) - [Sports Premium ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/sports-premium) - [Times of the School Day ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/times-of-the-school-day) - [Transition Between Key Stages ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/transition-between-key-stages) - [Uniform Policy ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/uniform-policy) - [Young Carers ](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/young-carers) ![Upton Junior School](https://files.schudio.com/upton-junior-school/images/logo/logo_footer.png) ### Upton Junior School St Martin's Road Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5NQ 01202 622649 ### Useful Links - [Welcome](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/welcome) - [Safeguarding](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/safeguarding) - [Policies](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/policies-prospectus) - [SEND](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/inclusion-send) ### Helpful Links - [Who’s Who](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/who-s-who) - [Admissions](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/admission-arrangements) - [Curriculum](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/curriculum-overview) - [Ofsted Report](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/ofsted-report) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Upton-Junior-School/764823863578721?ref=ts&fref=ts) © Copyright 2025–2026 Upton Junior School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://upton-junior-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)