--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/safeguarding" school: "Upton Infant School" --- # Safeguarding ![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/a678c16c0a3d4744ae75d8847dbd0d93_1x1.png) At Upton Infant School, the safety and well being of our children and their families is our priority. One of our key aims is for children to be confident, happy and healthy. We work in partnership to ensure these principles are at the heart of everything we do. This page contains key information about safeguarding procedures at Upton Infant School. ### Key Staff ![Nadine Dawson](https://files.schudio.com/upton-infant-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/3b7cc901-2b65-4ecb-b5ce-cc846c0e41dc_1x1.jpeg) #### Nadine Dawson Designated Safeguarding Lead Prevent (Extremism and Radicalisation) Lead Designated Looked After Child Teacher Attendance Champion ![Daniel Williams](https://files.schudio.com/upton-infant-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/ae442b22-fbb3-47d6-b996-0e755306c3a4_1x1.jpeg) #### Daniel Williams Deputy Headteacher Deputy Safeguarding lead Anti Bullying Champion Attendance Champion ![Duncan Churchill](https://files.schudio.com/upton-infant-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/ad7b8b45845c4612834b23c5fc624715_1x1.jpeg) #### Duncan Churchill Executive Headteacher Deputy Safeguarding Lead #### Dawn Goodwin Safeguarding Governor ![Sinead Elliott](https://files.schudio.com/upton-infant-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/36c46aa5456e41b69c27356a489b0c17_1x1.jpeg) #### Sinead Elliott Early Help and Support Emotional Based School Avoidance ![Katie Rudd](https://files.schudio.com/upton-infant-school/imagecache/150x200c/people/33a0f94953d34949a249cf7e6a3316f3_1x1.jpeg) #### Katie Rudd Pastoral Support/ELSA/Happiness Club/Trauma Informed f you have any concerns about the safety or well being of a child, please speak to a member of staff in confidence. If you think a child is at risk of significant harm or you are worried about them, please contact the: Families Advice and Support Line- 01305 228558 or Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Children's Services 01202 123334. Out of Hours Service 01202 738256 Alternatively use the NSPCC helpline 0808 8005000 or even contact the police using 999. If you have a safeguarding concern regarding a member of staff or volunteer at Upton Infant School, please speak to the headteacher in confidence. If you have a safeguarding concern regarding the headteacher, please speak to the safeguarding governors Dawn Goodwin or Julie Prince at Hamwic Education Trust alternatively the Local Authority Designated Officer, John Edwards on 01305 221122. - [CHILD EXPLOITATION and ONLINE PROTECTION](https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/)Are you worried abut online sexual abuse.Please use this link to find information and how to report your concerns To **report** harmful content other than child sexual abuse images and videos online please visit [Report harmful content](https://reportharmfulcontent.com/) ![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/5fe2808c-9ff8-4a51-8cf7-6784b8808212_1x1.png) - [Internet Watch Foundation](https://www.iwf.org.uk/en/uk-report/)Reporting is quick, easy and anonymous. It can lead to the removal of criminal content and even the rescue of a child from further abuse. If you have any concerns use the link below Have you seen an image that you are concerned about- the link below is a helpful and important guide to help. Childline's Report and Remove tool helps young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report and remove sexual images or videos of themselves from the internet. ![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/99b0567f-ea92-4dd2-9db7-f587b240c1bc_1x1.png) - [Childline Report and Remove link](https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/)Report Remove is here to help young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet. For all Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies please use link below - [Policies](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/policies) - [Click here for domestic violence support](https://paragonteam.org.uk/teams/dorset/) - [Click here if you are concerned about sexual abuse or grooming online](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/) | [![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/47c522dff98a4c599473bd892597b992_1x1.gif)](https://www.dorsetlscb.co.uk/site/home/) Dorset Safeguarding Board | [![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/5b732890430f46bebdb7ff971c94e7a3_1x1.gif)](https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/young-carers) Dorset Young Carers | |---|---| | [![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/ed4cb6b1ca134aa3a39535439f18d80d_1x1.jpeg)](https://www.uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/e-safety/) e-Safety Information | [![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/55f0b19fc29947b7aa94366f266c570c_1x1.png)](http://www.wheresyourheadat.co.uk/) Emotional Well Being | | [![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/df6f8178d5ae4db4bbbe416e395ce802_1x1.png)](https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/citizens-advice-bureau) Citizens Advice | [![](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/images/5b732890430f46bebdb7ff971c94e7a3_1x1.gif)](https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/young-carers) Domestic Violence | - [Click here to make a report about sexual abuse or grooming online](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/how-can-you-report-online-cse/) - [Information about Prevent and Radicalisation](https://pdscp.co.uk/dorset/working-with-children/prevent/) - [Adverse Childhood Experiences - A short Film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgLYI9KZ-A) For further information, support or simply to talk please speak to Mrs Dawson or Mrs Earl - [Domestic Violence Awareness](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK_kq7VEFm4) Raising awareness- if you need support or would like to talk please see Mrs Dawson or Mrs Earl ### About Us - [Welcome ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/welcome) - [New Parents 2027-28](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/new-parents-2027-28) - [Ofsted Report ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/ofsted-report) - [Our School Aims & Values ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/our-school-aims-values) - [A Brief History of Our School ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/a-brief-history-of-our-school) - [Safeguarding ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/safeguarding) - [Online Safety ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/online-safety) - [Who's Who ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/who-s-who) - [Governors ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/governors) - [PSA ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/psa) - [Hamwic Education Trust ](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/hamwic-education-trust) - [Staff Vacancies](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/staff-vacancies) ![Upton Infant School](https://files.schudio.com/upton-infant-school/images/logo/footer.png) ### Upton Infant School Guest Road Upton, Poole Dorset BH16 5LQ 01202 622367 ### Useful Links - [Welcome](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/welcome) - [Admissions](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/admissions) - [Policies](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/policies) - [SEND](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/send-inclusion) ### Helpful Links - [Who’s Who](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/who-s-who) - [Governors](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/governors) - [Curriculum](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/curriculum) - [Ofsted Report](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/ofsted-report) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/uptoninfantschool/) - [X](https://twitter.com/UptonInfant) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/uptoninfantschool/videos) © Copyright 2025–2026 Upton Infant School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)