St Bartholomew's C of E Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to.

This means that we have a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and procedures in place.  The purpose of this policy is to provide all staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) with the framework they need in order to keep children safe and secure in our school and must ensure that they are aware of these procedures. The policy also informs parents and shows we will safeguard their children whilst they are in our care.  Visitors to our school are welcome to read the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy on request.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare.  We will ensure that concerns about children are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to a child's welfare. 

Our designated Safeguarding Lead Officers (DSLs) are:

Mr Simon Avenell	Designated Safeguarding Lead and Headteacher
Mrs Sally Hollyer	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Helen Boooker	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Inclusion Leader
Miss Lynne Jenner	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, RE and Online Safety Lead
Mrs Karen Eames	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Home/School Link Worker

To contact the DSL please email dsl@stbartholomews.surrey.sch.uk or phone the school office on 01428 643634

All staff receive annual Child Protection and Safeguarding update training and are aware of the procedures for passing on concerns within school.

Our designated governor responsible for safeguarding is Mrs Linda Lindars

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Safeguarding - concerned about a child or adult?

If you become concerned about the welfare of a child in the school, please contact the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Mr Simon Avenell on 01428 643634 or dsl@stbartholomews.surrey.sch.uk.  We would always prefer that you let us know if you are worried, even if you think it may be nothing.

If you have a concern about an adult, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Simon Avenell savenell@stbartholomews.surrey.sch.uk, who will then contact the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) for further advice.

If you think a child is in immediate danger you should call the police on 999.

You can also contact the NSPCC on help@NSPCC.org.uk or 0808 800 5000. 

DO NOT DELAY SHARING YOUR CONCERN