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Safeguarding information for schools

Keeping Children Safe in Education
BCP Model Safeguarding Policy
When to call Police - Guidance for Schools and Colleges
Prevent Duty Guidance

for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment
on multi-agency working to help, support and protect children

Report a welfare concern

To make a referral regarding concerns about a child or young person contact Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

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In an emergency, or if you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, call the police on 999.

Report a welfare concern

To make a referral regarding concerns about a child or young person contact Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

In an emergency, or if you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, call the police on 999.

You can also find out more about your Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and how to get in touch with them.