Every child deserves to feel safe, listened to and protected.
At St Saviour's, we take all safeguarding concerns seriously. If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak up. You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before sharing a concern.
If you are concerned about a child at St Saviour's, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Team.
Email: safeguardingofficer@st-saviours.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01843 831 707
If your concern is urgent, please telephone the school rather than relying on email.
Our safeguarding email is monitored during school working hours only. If the school is closed or you need urgent assistance, please use the contact details below.
You can report concerns about a child's safety or welfare directly to Kent County Council's Children's Services (Front Door).
Telephone: 03000 41 11 11
Out of hours: 03000 41 91 91
Email: social.services@kent.gov.uk
Report a concern about a child — Kent County Council
You do not need to contact the school before making a referral to Children's Services.
Call 999 and ask for the police.
Do not wait for a response from the school or Children's Services if a child is at immediate risk of harm.
If something is worrying you, you can talk to any trusted adult in school. This might be your teacher, a teaching assistant or a member of our safeguarding team.
You can also use one of our Worry Monsters to let us know if something is troubling you.
You will be listened to, and we will do our best to help you.
If you would like to speak to someone outside school, you can contact Childline.
Childline: 0800 1111
If your concern relates to the conduct of an adult working at St Saviour's, please contact the Headteacher.
If your concern relates to the Headteacher, please contact the Chair of Governors through the school office.
Concerns and allegations will be managed in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and the appropriate local authority procedures.