St John's
Church of England
Primary & Nursery School
School Reception: 01306 884506
an academy in The Good Shepherd Trust
In harmony we..
Nurture, Inspire, Flourish
In the name of Jesus, The Good Shepherd.
“I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:10-11
Safeguarding​​
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
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Our Commitment
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.
At St John's C of E Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care is our absolute priority. All our staff, pupils, parents, LC members, Trust directors, visitors and third party professionals are expected to share this view, promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others.
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We aim to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by protecting them from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONCERNS
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Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our school is the responsibility of the whole school community.
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Designated Safeguarding Leads
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The term “Designated Safeguarding Lead” (DSL) is used in the DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education document and refers to the person accountable for overseeing the safety and wellbeing of the children in the care of their setting. The role of the DSL must be fulfilled by a member of the schools senior leadership team to ensure that they have appropriate authority and status to provide advice and support to other staff on child welfare and child protection matters.
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Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is:
Mrs Jacky Fyson
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Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
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Mrs Helen Young
Mr Owen Smith
Mr Sam Moody
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Our nominated Safeguarding Director (MAT) is:
Liz Tedbury
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Click here for the GST safeguarding page
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Our designated teacher for looked after children is:
Mrs Jacky Fyson
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Our designated Safeguarding local committee member is:
Miss Helen Burnett
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If you have a concern about a child, please contact a DSL. If your concern is about an adult working or volunteering in the school, you should contact the Headteacher. If your concern is about the Headteacher, you should contact the Trust Board Chair.
All school DSLs are contactable via: dsl@stjohnsdorking.uk or via the raise a concern button on the bottom of this webpage.
Alternatively, you can contact Surrey Children's Services directly:
Office hours - 0300 470 9100
Out of hours – 01483517898
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - 0300 123 1650
If you are not sure who to contact, please view document below under Safeguarding policies:
Concerns Contact Details
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Please view the document below if you have a concern about a child or adult and are not sure who to contact.
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At St John’s we take safeguarding and child protection very seriously. We have a number of policies and procedures that contribute to our safeguarding commitment. Key policies can be viewed below and others in the policy area and e-safety area.
If you would like to see the Trusts safeguarding information, please click here. Further information on our roles and responsibilities and those of the LGC can be found on our Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities document below under our safeguarding policies.
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DBS Filtering
Information on DBS filtering and where employees and potential candidates can obtain independent advice on this matter, can be found on the Vacancies and Volunteering page.
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Useful Documents:
Keeping children safe in education
Mental health and behaviour in schools
Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions
Working together to safeguard children
What to do if you're worried about a child
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Useful websites:
Surrey Safeguarding Partnership
Report child abuse to your local council
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Department of Education: Tackling Child Abuse Together
Think u Know (Parent e-safety information)
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Useful telephone numbers:
Dedicated NSPCC helpline 0800 136 663 to support victims of Sexual and Peer on Peer Abuse
The new helpline will provide both children and adults who are potential victims of sexual abuse in schools with the appropriate support and advice. This includes how to contact the police and report crimes if they wish. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals too.
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​DfE website regarding the behaviour policy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/behaviour-and-discipline-in-schools
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