At Guildford Grove Primary School and Nursery, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
We strive to provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where every child feels valued, listened to and protected. We work closely together to support all pupils, particularly our most vulnerable children, to ensure they feel safe and can thrive.
We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure children receive effective support, protection and justice. All staff receive regular safeguarding training and updates to ensure that they know and understand the important role they play in keeping children safe and promoting their wellbeing.
We follow the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership’s (SSCP) procedures and have a number of policies and procedures in place with contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Meet the Safeguarding Team
Quirien Buchanan
HSLW
DSL
Rona Mackie
HEADTEACHER
DEPUTY DSL
Hannah Cover
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
DEPUTY DSL
Kim Harper
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
DEPUTY DSL
Gaby Jones
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER
DEPUTY DSL
(Maternity Leave)
Lianne Pearce
ASSISTANT HSLW
DEPUTY DSL
Caroline James
SENDCO
DEPUTY DSL
What should I do if I have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child?
If a child is in immediate danger, please call 999.
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, please contact a member of our safeguarding team immediately.
You can:
- email the safeguarding team dsl@guildfordgrove.surrey.sch.uk
- telephone the school office on 01483 504713
- speak directly to a DSL in person
You may also contact Surrey Children’s Services directly if needed.
If your concerns relate to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff (which could suggest that he/she is unsuitable to work with children), then you should report this to the Headteacher Miss Mackie.
If the concerns relates to the Headteacher, then please contact the Chair of Governors, Mrs Hancox, who will consider what action to take.
We take all concerns seriously and we will always act in the best interests of the child.
Safe Recruitment and Vetting Procedures
Guildford Grove Primary School and Nursery follows strict safer recruitment procedures to ensure all adults working with children are suitable to do so.
This includes :
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Reference checks
- Safeguarding interview questions
- Ongoing safeguarding training
All volunteers and anybody else who has regular contact with children are checked. They are asked to either provide their own DBS on arrival or are members of professional bodies who are registered by their employer, and have provided evidence of the necessary checks. All visitors and volunteers are expected to follow school safeguarding procedures.
- Online Safety
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Attendance and Welfare
- Prevent Duty
- Operation Encompass
- Safeguarding Policies
Online Safety
Online abuse is any type of abuse that happens on the internet. It can happen across any device that’s connected to the web, like computers, tablets and mobile phones. It can happen anywhere online, including social media, text messages and messaging apps, emails, online chats, online gaming and live streaming sites.
Children can be at risk of online abuse from people they know or from strangers. It might be part of other abuse which is taking place offline, like bullying or grooming. Or the abuse might only happen online.
Keeping children safe online is an important part of safeguarding at Guildford Grove Primary School and Nursery, children are taught how to use the internet safely and responsibly, stay safe when gaming or using social media, recognise unsafe or inappropriate content, protect personal information and report worries or concerns online.
We work closely with parents and carers to promote safe online habits both in school and at home.
For further advice and support go to :
Mental Health and Wellbeing
We recognise the importance of supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health.
At Guildford Grove Primary School and Nursery, support may include:
- Pastoral care
- Emotional wellbeing support such as ELSA
- Nurture provision
- Early help support for the family
- Support from external agencies where appropriate
We encourage children to speak openly and seek help whenever they need it.
Attendance and Welfare
Good attendance is an important part of safeguarding and helps children achieve their full potential.
We work closely with families to:
- Promote positive attendance
- Identify barriers to attendance
- Support children who may need additional help
- Ensure all pupils are safe and supported
Please click here to be taken to our Attendance page.
Prevent Duty
As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, Guildford Grove Primary School and Nursery supports the Governments Prevent Duty.
This means we:
- Promote tolerance, respect and British values
- Help children build resilience and confidence
- Protect children from the risk of radicalisation and extremism
Staff receive appropriate safeguarding and Prevent training.
https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/what-we-do/counter-terrorism/prevent/
Operation Encompass
Guildford Grove Primary School and Nursery is proud to be part of Operation Encompass.
Operation Encompass is a partnership between school and the police that supports children who may have experienced domestic abuse.
Where appropriate, the school may receive information from the police before the start of the school day so that support can be provided quickly and sensitively.
Safeguarding Policies
At Guildford Grove Primary School and Nursery we have a number of policies and procedures that contribute towards our safeguarding commitment. Click here to go to our Policies Page to see :
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
- Online Safety Policy
- Behaviour Policy
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Staff Code of Conduct
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Safer Recruitment Policy
- Relationships and Health Education Policy