Safeguarding

Warlingham Village Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a Safeguarding Policy and procedures in place which can be viewed on our website. All staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) must ensure that they are aware of these procedures.

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

If you are concerned about a child's welfare, please record any observations or conversations that you may have heard and report them to one of our safeguarding leads as soon as possible. Do NOT conduct your own investigation.

If your concerns relate to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff (which would suggest that he or she is unsuitable to work with children) then you should report this to one of the safeguarding leads in confidence. If the concern relates to the Headteacher, you should report it to the Chair of the School Standards Board, Mrs Sarah Johnson, who will consider what action should be taken.

Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mrs Anna Arnett, Headteadcher
Deputy Designated Safeguardiing Lead	Mrs Laura Boot, Class Teacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mrs Nicola Foster, Wrap Around Care Manager & Thrive Lead
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mrs Caroline Brooker, Teaching Assistant
School Standards Board Member Responsible for Safeguarding	Mr P. Clark

For all Safeguarding matters, please email dsl@warlinghamvillageschool.org

Chair of the School Standards Board: Mrs S. Johnson sjohnson2@glfschools.org

Please find below our current Safeguarding policies including The Prevent Duty.

Warlingham Village Primary School Safeguarding Policy 2025-26

Warlingham Village Primary School Prevent Risk Assessment

Warlingham Village Primary School Whistleblowing Policy 2025-26

What to do if you are concerned...

If you are concerned about a child’s welfare, please record your concern, and any observations or conversation heard, and report to the DSL as soon as possible the same day. Do NOT conduct your own investigation.

If your concerns relate to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff (which could suggest that s/he is unsuitable to work with children) then you should report this to one of the safeguarding leads in confidence. If the concern relates to the Headteacher, you should report it to the Chair of SSB, Mr Stuart Mitchenall who will consider what action needs to be taken

You can also contact:

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

The LADO Service manages allegations against individuals who work or volunteer with children in Surrey. If you have a concern regarding someone who works with children please contact the LADO on 0300 123 1650* (option 3)or LADO@surreycc.gov.uk.

Surrey Children's SPA (formally MASH)

If you are concerned about the safety of a child, young person or an adult you can contact our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) responds to initial enquiries about children, young people and adults. The MASH is based at Guildford Police Station and combines Children's Service social workers, Adult's Service social workers, and health and police staff.

Phone: 0300 470 9100
Out of hours phone: 01483 517898
Email: emails are dealt with during normal office hours
- For concerns for a child or young person: csmash@surreycc.gov.uk
- Secure email: if you want to report concerns for a child or young person using secure email, please contact: csmash@surreycc.gcsx.gov.uk
- For concerns for an adult: ascmash@surreycc.gov.uk
Childline 0800 1111
NSPCC 0880 800 5000