We take our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care seriously. Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. 

Key Staff Roles:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Child Protection: Anna Morris

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads for Child Protection: Lorna Wilsenham, Alex Hustler, Tracy Bailey, Susannah Lowrie and Emma Burnell

Local Committee member for Child Protection: Nikki Hearn

HAT Trustee for Child Protection: Mrs Laura Crossley

The HAT Child Protection policy is below and other key policies can be located on the Policy section of the website.

If you have any concerns please speak to a staff member directly or send an email to office@3lxschool.com

Further Information:

Please find our safeguarding information below:

Find out more about the legal framework for our safeguarding duty:

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026

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Find out about keeping your child safe online by visiting:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
http://www.internetmatters.org
https://parentinfo.org/
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zr2yscw/fact-or-fake/1
http://www.dorset.police.uk/countylines

Help for those who have experienced domestic abuse: 
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/your-community/community-safety/domestic-abuse/help-for-those-who-have-experienced-domestic-abuse

Our school participates in Operation Encompass, find out more here:
https://www.operationencompass.org

If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, you can contact your children’s social care team:

East District Children’s Social Care Team Tel: 01202868224.