Safeguarding
Our primary aim is for children to believe that “for nothing is impossible” — we want them to enjoy the very best experiences and to thrive during their time with us.
We are dedicated to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and supported, because we know that this is when children can truly embrace opportunities and achieve their full potential. We actively promote a culture where children and adults show courage and confidence in speaking out, secure in the knowledge that their concerns will be listened to and taken seriously.
At St Mary’s, safeguarding is not just a procedure; it is central to our ethos and underpins every decision we make.
Our Safeguarding Team:
Safeguarding (ID 1514)
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL - Acting), Lee Francis, or any of the Deputy Safeguarding leads (DDSL), Mrs Cowell, Mr Wood, Mrs Wilkinson, can be contacted using the information below:
Email: smt-safeguarding@sgmail.org.uk
Phone: 01454 866760
Safeguarding Policy:
Safeguarding Policy
Governor Responsible for Safeguarding:
The Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding is, Jonathan Craig
Email: jonathan.craig1@sgmail.org.uk
Phone: 01454 866760
Co-Chair of Governors: Chris Eastwood and Carole O'Donnell
Email: stmarysthornbury@sgmail.org.uk
Phone: 01454 86676
Useful Safeguarding Contacts and Links:
Access and Response Team – 01454 86 6000
Emergency duty team – 01454 615165 (out of hours)
Police – 101 for non-urgent issues and 999 if urgent and an immediate response is needed.
Domestic Abuse Concerns:
Next Link South Glos domestic abuse telephone help lines are open:
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8:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday and can be contacted on 0800 4700 280
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9:30am – 1:00pm on Saturday and can be contacted on 0800 4700 280
Mental health support:
CAMHS (if young person is currently under CAMHS) – 01454 862431
If you are concerned that you are not able to keep your child safe or they are not able to keep themselves safe then take them to the Accident & Emergency Department at Bristol Children’s hospital or call for an ambulance.
Mental health apps approved by NHS:
Food banks links for families living in South Glos:
Food banks links for families living in Bristol:
Parents worried about exploitation:
For confidential help and advice, call Pace on 0113 240 5226
Pace UK
CHILDLINE:
For confidential help and advice, call 0800 1111
Childline
Samaritans:
For confidential help and advice, call 116 123