Our Safeguarding team:

• Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Nichola Chesterton​
• Deputy Safeguarding Leads
  • Mrs Rebecca Denley 
  • Mrs Becci Hanyside 
  • Mrs Chloe Cahill (as of April 2026)
• Safeguarding governor - Mrs Sallyann Batstone 

All of the above can be contacted through the school office on 01935840407 or office@cdcs.uk 

We are committed to policies which promote the safeguarding of all children. ​All visitors must report to reception to be signed in. 

Report a concern:

Please remember, safeguarding is everybody's responsibility. If you are concerned about a potential safeguarding incident, please contact any of our Safeguarding Officers at school. 

If you are worried about a vulnerable child and would like help when school is closed, please don’t stay silent.

• Early Help Advice Hub - 01823 355803
• Children's Social Care - 0300 123 2224
• childrens@somerset.gov.uk
• Police: 101 or in an emergency 999

If you wish to report your concern anonymously, please use the Whisper Tool below. 

If you would like more information about Whisper Tool, please read the following link:

Please visit our policies page where you will find all our Safeguarding and associated policies.