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If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person outside school hours, you can contact Dorset Council’s Family Support and Advice Line (FSAAL) for advice and support.
Telephone: 01305 228558
The service is available Monday to Friday, 8am–10pm, and at weekends and on bank holidays, 9am–10pm. Outside these hours, your call will be directed to Dorset Council’s out-of-hours service.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger or at immediate risk of harm, please call 999.
You do not need to be certain that a child is being harmed to raise a concern. If you are worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please seek advice.
For further information, visit the Dorset Council – Worried About a Child webpage.
Email Monitoring During the Holidays
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General Inquiries: This inbox is monitored weekly and will be checked by the end of the day each Thursday.
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Family Support & Urgent School Queries: If you need to speak with someone from the school, please email familysupport@sirjohncolfox.org This inbox is monitored daily, with emails reviewed by midday.
For Professional Partners (Police, Social Care, Health)
If you are a professional partner requiring a statutory response from the school, please indicate this clearly in the subject line of your email (e.g., "URGENT: Strategy Meeting Request" or "INFORMATION REQUEST"). A member of the safeguarding team will respond if action is required during the holiday period.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
If you have immediate concerns regarding the safety or well-being of a child:
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Immediate Risk: If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, please call 999 to contact the police.
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Local Authority Support: Members of the public can contact the Children’s Advice and Duty Service (CADS) directly on 01305 228866 to report a concern.