Part of Coastal Learning Partnership

If you have a safeguarding concern over the summer holidays, while school is closed, here is how you can seek help.
The Children's First Response Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the single point of contact for Children's Social Care and Early Help in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. It provides the public and professionals with information, advice and support for children who are vulnerable and at risk and is made up of the MASH and Early Help Teams.
Contact the Children's First Response MASH (01202 123334) or e-mail (childrensfirstresponse@bcpcouncil.gov.uk):
if you are worried a child or young person is at risk of, or is being hurt or abused
if you know of a child or young person who may be vulnerable without additional help and support
if you want to know more about the services available to support children, young people and their families
Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 5.15 pm and Fridays 8.30 to 4.45 pm.
Safeguarding at Baden-Powell and St. Peter's C.E. Junior School is of the upmost importance.
The dedicated staff of Baden-Powell and St. Peter's C.E. Junior School have regular training in relation to both Special Educational Needs and Safeguarding / Child protection. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact any of the safeguarding team who will be happy to help.

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs Amanda Knowles
Deputy Leads: Mrs Rachel Rusling, Ms Karen Johnstone, Mrs Melinda Jahn, Mr Phil Ballance, Mrs Heidi Inns and Mrs Ruth Goodlad
Email: office@bpsp.coastalpartnership.co.uk
The safeguarding of our pupils is our top priority and staff, volunteers and parents/carers have a responsibility to ensure our children's safety. We strive to ensure there is always a DSL on site so anyone is able to raise a concern, no matter how big or how small. Don't think "What if I'm wrong?" but "What if I'm right?" The concerns you have might form part of a bigger picture which could help prevent harm to a young person. Giving families help at an early stage can help prevent the escalation of safeguarding concerns and we are committed to working with parents/carers and other agencies to do this effectively.
If you are concerned about the safety and/or welfare of a child or young person is at serious risk of significant harm, and the situation cannot wait until the next working day.
You can call the BCP out of hours service on 01202 738 256:
all bank holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day
All safeguarding polices can be found in the 'Policies' Section of our website
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