Child protection and safeguarding are given the highest priority at Dovers Green. All staff are required to report and record in writing any concerns they may have concerning a child’s well-being. The Headteacher is a Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Deputy Head is a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They will decide if any welfare issues should be discussed with, or referred to, Social Services. They meet half termly to ensure consistency of practice and to share any concerns.
All members of staff, governors, parent helpers and other adults working or helping in school are DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) checked to ensure they have no criminal convictions that would preclude them from working with children. When appointing new members of staff the selection panel will always contain at least one member trained in safer recruiting.
If you have any concerns please email: dsl@dovers-green.surrey.sch.uk
Dovers Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Children have a right to be cared for and protected; this is everyone’s responsibility.
Here at Dovers Green, we have a duty of care to ensure that all users are kept safe from harm. We are committed to protecting all our children from abuse and neglect, promoting their welfare, and ensuring that every child is supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create an environment in which children feel safe, valued and confident to raise their concerns and worries, knowing they will be listened to and responded to appropriately.
The best interests of the children will always be our priority. As such, there are times when we will need to record, monitor and share information with other agencies. We will always share our concerns with parents and carers unless we have reason to believe that this would not be in a child’s best interest.
We have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment. This provides staff, volunteers and Governors the framework they need in order to keep children safe and secure in our setting. The policy also informs parents and carers about how we will safeguard their children whilst they are in our care. The policy is available to download below.
If you have any concerns about a child at Dovers Green School, please contact our designated safeguarding leads by email on dsl@dovers-green.surrey.sch.uk or by phone on 01737 245 515.
If you have concerns about a child out of school hours you can contact:
Surrey Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPA
0300 470 9100 (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.)
Out of hours: 01483 517 898 for the emergency duty team.
If it is an emergency, call the police by dialling 999.
Designated Safeguards Leads (DSLs)
Lead DSL - Headteacher: Ms Nicki Starling
Deputy DSL – Deputy Head: Mrs Caroline McHugh
Deputy DSL – Teacher: Mrs Rachel Moxley
Deputy DSL - Home School Link Worker: Mrs Lisa Brewis
Designated Safeguarding Governors
Veronica Readman - veronicareadman@dovers-green.surrey.sch.uk
Karen Watts - karenwatts@dovers-green.surrey.sch.uk