Safeguarding

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If you have any concerns around any aspects of Safeguarding, please contact one of the members of staff below on 01202 421141 or email safeguarding@st-peters.bournemouth.sch.uk

VAPES – A WARNING & PLEA FOR INFORMATION

Dorset Police and local schools are becoming increasingly aware of a rise in children being in possession of vapes and vape products, such as vape liquids.

The legal age to supply or use a vape in the UK is 18, yet some retailers have failed to uphold this rule and are putting our children at risk.

Additionally, there have been reported incidents of children becoming unwell after using vape products. With a rise in counterfeit vapes and illicit vapes containing banned substances such as THC (the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis) or other dangerous synthetic substances, we all need to be aware of the risk of harm these pose to children and work together to remove them from the streets.

In order for Police and Trading Standards to take positive action and keep our children safe, we need you to tell us where children might be sourcing vapes and vape products, and who may be supplying them. This may be a particular shop, individual, or other illegitimate vendor. You can provide this information either by contacting Dorset Police, Trading Standards or anonymously via Crimestoppers.

Should your child become unwell after using a vape, please seek urgent medical attention. Although such cases are rare, adverse reactions seen in recent incidents include dizziness, heart palpitations and even falling unconscious.

ONLINE SAFETY – HOW TO VIDEOS

Mike Spackman Designated Safeguarding Lead Double Click To Change The Link	Jane Magnien Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Double Click To Change The Link
Ian Evans Safeguarding Lead Double Click To Change The Link	Simon Atkins Safeguarding Lead Double Click To Change The Link
Helen Phillips Safeguarding Lead Double Click To Change The Link	Alison Malone Acting Primary Phase Safeguarding Lead Double Click To Change The Link
Primary Pastoral Support Worker	Christine Barrington
Secondary/Sixth Form Pastoral Support Worker	Charlotte Turton
Senior Mental Health Lead	Sarah Johnson
Operation Encompass: St Peter’s School is part of Operation Encompass which is a police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership, that supports children and young people who experience Domestic Abuse. Operation Encompass means that the police will share information about Domestic Abuse incidents with our school PRIOR to the start of the next school day when they have been called to a domestic incident. This information will be sent directly to the DSL/DDSL/Pastoral support workers for them to be aware of. Information for parents/carers: Schools hold on file any domestic abuse alert connected to any student in the school that happens between parents/carers. If you have any concerns at all about a child’s safety or wellbeing, contact the NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 18 or under? Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help. Call 0800 1111 The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is a British child protection charity. They lobby the government on issues relating to child welfare, and creates campaigns for the general public, with the intention of raising awareness of child protection issues.