Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Colyton Grammar School

At Colyton Grammar School, the safety and wellbeing of our students is central to everything we do. Our core values — Scholarship, Humility and Service — guide our commitment to creating a community where every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive, both inside and beyond the classroom. We recognise that safeguarding is a collective responsibility, and we work in partnership with families, external agencies and our wider community to ensure that every child is protected and valued. 

Our Safeguarding Team 

Safeguarding concerns can arise at any time, and our trained Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) team is always available during school hours to respond. 

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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) 

  • Mr T Harris, Headteacher 
  • ​Mrs F Harvey, Deputy Headteacher 
  • ​Mr B Rowe, Assistant Headteacher (Dev) 
  • ​Mr H Stone, SENDCo 
  • Mrs S Brownley, Head of Wellbeing 

    Shared DSL email: safeguarding@colytongrammar.com  
    Telephone: 01297 552327 

Students, parents, carers and visitors are encouraged to contact the DSL team immediately if they have a concern about a child’s welfare. 

If You Are Worried About a Child 

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999. 

Members of the public, parents, and professionals can also contact Children’s Social Care directly. Because Colyton Grammar School serves students from Devon, Dorset and Somerset, we provide the relevant contact details for each authority. 

Children’s Social Care Contacts 

Devon — The Front Door 

Dorset — Children’s Advice & Duty Service (ChAD) 

Somerset — Children’s Social Care 

Our Commitment 

We aim to provide a school environment where every student feels safe, respected and confident, reflecting the high expectations and supportive ethos that run throughout our school community. 

Our commitment includes: 

  • Upholding statutory duties under Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to safeguard Children. 
  • Ensuring all staff receive annual safeguarding and child protection training. 
  • Building strong, trusting relationships so that students feel secure in seeking help. 
  • Promoting wellbeing through pastoral care and a culture of belonging. 
  • Responding promptly and effectively to concerns, disclosures or incidents. 
  • ​Working collaboratively with families and external agencies across all three local authorities. 

Safeguarding Policies 

The following documents are available on our Policies page: 

  • Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy 
  • Online Safety Policy 
  • Staff Code of Conduct 
  • Safer Recruitment Policy 
  • Anti-Bullying Policy 
  • Behaviour Policy 
  • Whistleblowing Policy 

Each policy reflects the expectations set out by the Department for Education and our Local Safeguarding Partnerships. 

Online Safety & Reporting 

If you have concerns about online grooming, exploitation or inappropriate contact, you can report it directly to: 
CEOP: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/  

We encourage students to speak to a trusted adult at school if they feel unsafe or unsure about anything they encounter online. 

Additional Support 

  • NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 
  • Childline: 0800 1111 
  • Police (non-emergency): 101 

Working Together for Student Welfare 

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, rooted in our value of Service — supporting one another to create a school community where every student belongs, contributes and flourishes. 

If you have any concerns about the wellbeing of a student at Colyton Grammar School, please contact the DSL team immediately.

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