Safeguarding pupils is a key priority for us.  Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs MacRae.  You can contact our DSL on 01752 406961 or by email on: nmacrae@coombedean.co.uk

Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at the bottom of this page.  The policy will tell you about potential safeguarding risks, key staff and our referrals procedure.

All our parents and carers should be aware that there may be occasions where we have to make safeguarding referrals to, and share information with, external agencies (for example Social Care and the Police) without parental permission. In these cases, we assure you that we are always acting in the best interests of a child’s safety.

Report a safeguarding issue

Worried About a child?

Call 999 if the child is in real danger now

If you are worried about a child or young person, or think they are being abused, even if you are unsure, please contact:
Plymouth Gateway Service
Tel: 01752 668000
Select Children’s Services – Option 1
Email: gateway@plymouth.gov.uk
You can also contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000

The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced sexual harassment, assault or abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance, including for historic abuse:
New NSPCC helpine, Report Abuse in Education on 0800 136 663
Email help@nspcc.org.uk
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/