Safeguarding
Christchurch Learning Centre takes seriously its responsibility to safeguard young people and promote awareness. We ensure staff and professionals working with the young people in our care adhere to high expectations for child protection and safeguarding and understand the procedures in order to effectively manage any concerns.
Mr Gary Tostevin is the Designated Safeguarding Lead with Ms Charlotte Smith, Mr Duncan Roebuck, Ms Heidi Trim and Mr Philip Gavin as Deputies. These staff receive regular up-date training specific to safeguarding and child protection.
The Learning Centre’s Governor with specific responsibility for safeguarding and child protection is:
Mr Richard Parsons.
If you would like to report any concerns or require further information please contact the above staff members or clerk to governors on 01202 471 410.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy can be found on our Policies and Guidance page.
Pan Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership
The Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership has a statutory responsibility for leadership and multi-agency co-ordination of “arrangements to work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.”
