Safeguarding at our academy

Nigel Bowes Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. We expect all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment.

All members of our Safeguarding Team are trained to Level 3 Safeguarding Children standards. All staff at Nigel Bowes Academy have regular Safeguarding training and understand their role in protecting children.

Please find a link to the DfE published guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' 2024:

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 DfE

Please find our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy here.

Have a concern?

If you have a concern about a child, please contact the school and ask to speak with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or one of their deputies.

Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mr S Burt

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Miss C Turner

Principal - Mr S Jackson

If you have a concern about a child outside of school hours please contact the following Local Authority out of hours services:

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) – 01202 738256
Dorset Council – 01305 858250

For any emergencies relating to welfare or safety, dial 999.

Please find a guide to multi-agency working to help, protect and promote the welfare of children by following the link:

Dfe Working together to safeguard children guidance

Safeguarding at our academy

Have a concern?

Nigel Bowes Academy Safeguarding Team – 01202 524041