‘Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility’

Dingle Community Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Nichola Heather (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Jodie Richardson and Hannah Kitching (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads)

Wendy Newton (Designated Governor)

For policies and procedures re Safeguarding, please see our 'Policies' tab under 'Key Information'.

Operation Encompass

Dingle Community Primary School is part of Operation Encompass, which is a national scheme that operates jointly between Education and Early Years Settings, Police and Health.

View the website link below offering support for victims of domestic abuse:

Operation Encompass Information

Report it

Safeguarding is about protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse or neglect. 

At Dingle we have an 'open door' policy. Please don't hesitate to contact one of the DSLs.

If you are worried or scared about the way you or someone you know is being treated don't bottle it up, tell someone you trust or:

If you are a child or young person or if you have concerns about a child or young person:

Call the following offices during office hours (9am - 5pm):

• Brierley Hill Area Office: 01384 813000
• Dudley, Sedgley and Coseley Area Office: 01384 813200
• Halesowen and Stourbridge Area Office: 01384 815902
• Out of office hours contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0300 555 8574 or in an emergency call 999.

Alternatively you can call ChildLine on 0800 1111 or email them by visiting www.childline.org.uk