Safeguarding All Children

Bearwood Primary and Nursery School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have any concerns please contact the following people through the School Office:

If you think a child is in immediate danger don't delay - call the police on 999 or call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, straight away.

As a Parent/Carer and /or member of the community you can contact the Children's First Response Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) if you are worried about child abuse or a child's wellbeing.

The Children's First Response MASH is a single point of contact for professionals or the public for advice and support about children at risk.

The contact details are:

You should contact Children's First Response if you: 

  • Know of a child or young person who is vulnerable and needs help
  • Want to know more about our support for children, young people and their families
  • Need support to agree an Early Help offer
  • Are worried about a child or a young person who is at risk of being hurt and abused

If you are not sure if a child is at risk, you can talk to BCP or a professional who works with children, such as a member of the school safeguarding team. All professionals who work with children have a responsibility to make sure they are safe and will know how to help.

The Governing Body and staff of Bearwood Primary & Nursery School recognise that children have a fundamental right to be protected from harm and that pupils cannot learn effectively unless they feel secure. The Governing Body will, therefore, provide a school environment which promotes self-confidence, a feeling of worth and the knowledge that pupils’ concerns will be listened to and acted upon.

The Safeguarding Governor is Rachael Jouan.

If you have any serious concerns about your child or any other pupil at Bearwood Primary and Nursery School please do not hesitate to contact any of the Safeguarding Team who know who to contact for the best advice and help.  Our Safeguarding Team will listen to any concerns you have about members of our school community in a confidential manner.

The school uses the Operation Encompass process which ensures all children experiencing domestic abuse receive timely support in their school. 

The school also engages in Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference where information is shared on the highest risk domestic abuse cases.

As part of our ongoing Safeguarding work in school, we regularly speak with our children about how we can all be ‘READY, RESPECTFUL, SAFE’. Safety is promoted through our PSHE & Safety Curriculum (click here for further information about this).

Our Online Safety Champion is Cheryl Smith, supported by Richie Rockstar – please see our Online Safety page for more information and guidance.

Our Anti-Bullying Champion is Olivia Lyster – please see our Anti-Bullying page for more information and guidance.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

This document is statutory guidance that schools and colleges in England must have regard to when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Please access the handy ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ leaflet below.  Do you know of any parents or families who speak another language? If a copy is not listed below in their language we can provide them with one once contacted at school@bearwood.poole.sch.uk.

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Online Safety

Keeping safe online is an important aspect of safeguarding our children and our community. Please click here to access our handy tips for children and for adults.

Worried about something your child has accessed online? Click on the following links to help you report:

CEOP reporting button: Report to CEOP

ChildLine/IWF REPORT REMOVE too: Report Remove | Childline

REPORT HARMFUL CONTENT website: Report Harmful Content - We Help You Remove Content

IWF reporting tool for parents: Report online child sexual abuse imagery or 'child pornography

Online Safety Hub

We’re committed to helping families stay informed about the latest online safety challenges. Our Online Safety Hub provides practical advice, expert reviews, and guidance to protect children from new and emerging safeguarding risks and online harms. Via the hub, you’ll find detailed reviews of popular apps, games, and social media platforms, helping you understand potential risks and how to manage them. The hub also includes clear instructions for setting up and navigating parental controls, so you can confidently manage your child’s online activity.

Stay up to date with trends, tips, and resources designed to support your child’s digital wellbeing. Explore everything here: Online Safety Hub - Hamwic Education Trust.