Safeguarding/Online Safety
At Wellington School, safeguarding underpins everything we do. We are dedicated to recognising each pupil as an individual and creating a secure, nurturing environment where they can flourish.
Safeguarding is a collective responsibility - every staff member is trained and empowered to act in the best interests of our pupils. Wellington School adheres to the guidance of the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership, as well as national frameworks such as Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025).
Online safety is a crucial component of our safeguarding strategy. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil is protected in both the physical and digital realms. Our comprehensive approach to online safety includes educating pupils about the potential risks and empowering them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely.
By integrating safeguarding and online safety into our curriculum and reinforcing it through dedicated assemblies and resources, we strive to create a secure and supportive environment for all our pupils.
Together, we ensure the safety of our community.
Concerns should be reported to one of the Safeguarding Leads who are:
Wellington School – Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs S Dean, Head of Upper School
01823 668709 safeguarding@wellington-school.org.uk
Wellington School - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Sixth Form)
Mrs Lucy MacAlister, Head of Sixth Form
01823 668815
Wellington School – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Year 7 and 8)
Mr Jason Swarbrick, Head of Year 7
01823 668800
Wellington School – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Boarding)
Mr Simon Costello, Head of Boarding
01823 668810
Wellington Prep School – Designated Safeguarding Lead
For children in Nursery: Mrs Kate Williams
For children in Reception to Year 6: Mrs Vics Richardson prep@wellington-school.org.uk
Nominated Safeguarding Governor
Mrs S Merry clerktogovernors@wellington-school.org.uk
If you do not wish to contact the School, you may contact the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership instead: 0300 123 2224 or https://somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.uk.
Useful Links
Online Safety
If you have concerns about online safety, you should report this to the School. However, you (adult or pupil) can report your concerns to CEOP, Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre by clicking the link below. You can visit the CEOP website at ceopeducation.co.uk.
Further details about the School’s approach to Safeguarding and Child Protection can be found in the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
The School is committed to ensuring all pupils have a sound awareness of the environment in which we live. Our aim is to help one another navigate the digital world, being mindful of the dangers and making the most of the positive aspects.
Students are taught an awareness of safety and welfare online across the curriculum but with a focus in PSHEE. PSHEE lessons have covered topics such as the use of social media, use of mobile phones and the dangers of online-grooming and sexting.
For further details on our PSHEE curriculum please follow the link on the right hand side of this page.
You can read our online safety bulletins for parents below;
The following links provide more information and useful background.