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“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches”. Matthew 13:31-31<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Safeguarding<\/h1>\n

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The safety of our students is paramount.\u00a0\u00a0At St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School we take our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children extremely seriously.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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We follow all statutory guidelines as well as our own policies and procedures.\u00a0\u00a0Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed\u00a0on our Policies page of the website and we would be happy to provide a paper copy on request.<\/p>\n

We will always act to protect a child where there is a allegation or concern about child abuse.\u00a0\u00a0Child abuse can take a range of different forms.\u00a0\u00a0It is any action by another person (adult or child) that causes harm to a child. It can be defined as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or neglect.<\/p>\n

More information about child protection and safeguarding can be found on the\u00a0Somerset Safeguarding Childrens Partnership<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Safeguarding Team<\/h2>\n

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Designated Safeguarding Lead<\/h4>\n

Gemma Coward \u2013 Headteacher<\/p>\n

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads<\/h4>\n

Tammy Court and Bev Davis<\/p>\n

Safeguarding Governor<\/h4>\n

The Designated Safeguarding Governor is Miss Elizabeth Fox<\/p>\n

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Reporting A Concern<\/h2>\n

If you have a concern which involves the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person, please contact Mrs Gemma Coward during school hours on either:<\/p>\n

Phone: 01460 72829
\nEmail: <\/strong>office@stbartsprimary.co.uk or dsl.120@stbartsprimary.co.uk<\/p>\n

If the concern is serious and outside of school hours, please contact Somerset Children’s Social Care on<\/p>\n

Phone: 0300 123 2224 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If outside these hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0300 123 2327<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Designated Safeguarding Lead<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
Mrs Gemma Coward<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding and Child Protection<\/i><\/p>\n

Miss Elizabeth Fox<\/b><\/p>\n

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Deputy\u00a0Designated \u200bSafeguarding Lead<\/em><\/div>\n
Mrs Tammy Court<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Deputy\u00a0Designated \u200bSafeguarding Lead<\/em><\/p>\n

Miss\u00a0Bev Davis\u200b<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Safeguarding Documents<\/h3>\n