At The Thomas Hardye School we take our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children extremely seriously.

Safeguarding Team

We aim to remove barriers to learning to help students to fulfill their potential by providing:

• A holistic approach to students’ well-being
• A safe place for students
• Crisis management
• Information sharing

To contact us, please call the main school telephone number: 01305 266064

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Dorset Children's Advice and Duty Service (ChAD) - Single point of contact for safeguarding concerns:

For Dorset Children’s Advice and Duty Service and Early Help contact Tel: 01305 228866 or use this link: Worried about a child - Dorset Council

If you become aware of someone at risk of immediate harm call 999.

Useful Links

Do you know a young person who may be feeling anxious, depressed and may need a helping hand?

CAMHS Dorset is designed by Dorset HealthCare providing a one-stop-shop for anyone needing help and advice with stress, anxiety, eating disorders and other mental health issues.

It signposts young people to the support they might need and there are sections aimed at parents and carers, as well as professionals.

Safeguarding Resources

• ACT - Action Counters Terrorism
• CAMHS Dorset
• CAMHS - Resources for parents
• CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection
• Childline - Tel: 0800 1111
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Dorset Police Safe Schools Community Team