Bathford Church School 
Safeguarding Information
We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all children at Bathford Church school and expect everyone to share this commitment.
In line with our safeguarding policy and statutory guidance we have clear procedures in school for responding to any concerns about a child’s safety or well-being. We also have clear guidelines for responding to concerns about staff or volunteers.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL)
Ms Lynnette Baily
Mrs Jennifer Keenan
Our Safeguarding Governor
Mrs Charlotte Hart
If you are concerned about a child’s welfare or worried they are being abused, please contact one of the safeguarding team at school. Alternatively you can make direct contact with the Local Authority via the link Reporting Concerns
Our school is secure during the day, so all visitors are asked to report to the main entrance. Please be mindful that for everybody’s safety, identification procedures will be carried out. A copy of the procedure is displayed in the office for your information.
All members of staff are vetted against national safeguarding procedures before being allowed to work in school. At least one member of every interview panel has undertaken safer recruitment training to ensure that best practices and all necessary checks are carried out.
Volunteers, regular parent volunteers, outside agency staff and students will also be required to apply for and supply their DBS or, in the case of an agency or educational establishment, a letter of compliance.
Safeguarding Documents
BWMAT Policies
For all of our BWMAT Safeguarding policies, including our Code of Conduct, Health and Safety, Managing Safeguarding Allegations, please click on the following link:
Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust – Policies (bwmat.org)
The following BWMAT policy has our local details:
Bathford BWMAT Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2026.pdf
Useful External Safeguarding documents
Mental Health Problems in Children and Young People – guidance for parents and carers