At St Dunstan’s School, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child in our care. Our dedicated Safeguarding Team, all of whom are fully trained in child protection procedures, work closely with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSLs to ensure that pupils are safe, supported, and heard. All staff, including teachers, support staff, and volunteers, receive regular safeguarding training to maintain a vigilant and informed community. We use MyConcern, our secure online reporting platform, to record and monitor any safeguarding issues promptly and effectively. St Dunstan’s School works in partnership with a range of external agencies to ensure that children and families receive the right help at the right time. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we take our duty of care extremely seriously.

Safeguarding Policies:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Local Safeguarding Procedures

Intimate Care Policy

Mental Health Policy

Online Policy

We offer the following Pastoral Graduated Response at St Dunstan's:

TIER 1 – Universal / Early Support

• 1:1 pastoral mentoring with Key Stage Pastoral Managers

• 1:1 or group sessions with the Senior Mental Health Lead

• Small anxiety sessions (SAS)

• Young Carers support and check-ins

• 1:1 careers advisor sessions

• ELSA drop-in
  
  

TIER 2 – Targeted Early Help / Multi-Agency Support

• School Nurse

• ELSA individual intervention (6-10 sessions)

• Teachable Moments (restorative conversations)

• SASP (Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership)
  
  

TIER 3 – Specialist Intervention

• Education Welfare Officer (EWO) involvement

• CAMHS assessment/support

• Inclusion Line 

• Educational Psychologist involvement (if appropriate)

• Family Intervention Service
  
  

TIER 4 – Statutory / Critical Safeguarding

• Children’s Social Care (CIN, CP, LAC)

Resources for students:

Mindfulness for children:

• GoNoodle Calm Time (free online videos)

• Smiling Mind app (free, age-appropriate mindfulness)
  Progressive muscle relaxation (tensing and releasing muscles).

Kooth.com (online chat available Monday–Friday Noon-10pm &; 6pm-10pm at weekends)

Apps that may be helpful     - MeeTwo      - Calm Harm      - Tellmi

Childline Calm Zone – videos, breathing exercises, games for students.

YoungMinds – resources for young people and schools on managing emotions.

Useful Links 

- Box breathing https://quietkit.com/box-breathing/ 

- Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/for-youngpeople/#youngperson

Resources for parents:

Moving to Secondary School - supporting your child

Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs N Watson

Email: nwatson@stdunstans.mnsp.org.uk 

DSL mobile phone: 07506376306

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs L Mundy

Email: lmundy@stdunstans.mnsp.org.uk 

Telephone: 01458 832943 

KS4 Pastoral Manager - Ms J Denhart

Email: jdenhart@stdunstans.mnsp.org.uk

KS3 Pastoral Manager - Ms L Ardeshir

Email: lardeshir@stdunstans.mnsp.org.uk 

Safeguarding Governor - Mrs A Pole-Evans - Telephone: 01458 832943