Safeguarding and Child Protection

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​The College values to safety and well-being of all those within it's community.  We have a responsibility to report or pass on any concerns about abuse.  Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

All people have the right to be free from:

Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Discriminatory Abuse
​Neglect

Child Protection Officers at Okehampton College:

Mrs Jane Lake (Interim) - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Nicola Offer - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Vice Principal 
Mr Caleb Stevens - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Sean Freeman - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Kelly Hoggins - Inclusion Support Officer (Mill Leat), Child Protection Officer
Mrs Tine Casbolt - Child Protection Officer
Mrs Jo Teixeira - Child Protection Officer
Mrs Sue Simmons - Inclusion Support Assistant (Mill Leat), Reserve Child Protection Officer

Contacting us:

Direct line number: 01837 650914, via the school switchboard: 01837 650910

Governors for Safeguarding:
Gavin Jordan


DMAT Safeguarding Lead:
Jane Lake
 
Whistleblowing Policy:
Anyone with any concern around adults who are working with children should immediately raise this concern with Mr Derrick Brett, Principal or Mrs C Edwards, Designated Safeguarding Lead


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