Holmesdale Community Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and families to share this commitment.
We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy in place, along with established procedures that all staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) are made aware of. All staff are DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) checked to ensure they have no criminal convictions that would prevent them from working with children. Parents and carers are welcome to review the policy upon request.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is:
- Mrs Mullarkey - Head Teacher
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) are:
- Mrs Hill - Deputy Head/Foundation Stage Leader
- Miss Yeates - Deputy Head
- Mrs Learwood - Year 2 Leader
- Mrs Short - SENCO
If you have any concerns, please email: dsl@holmesdale.surrey.sch.uk
Mental Health Support
Mindworks Surrey - here for you over the summer
Helplines:
A new 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Helpline in Surrey: 0800 915 4644
Advice Line - Behaviour or difficulties relating to Neurodevelopment Need.pdf
Other Websites for Supporting Mental Health
Every Mind Matters: Information and advice about looking after your own mental health
Mental health advice, support and guidance (young people, parents and professionals)
Young Minds: Information and advice about supporting the mental health of young people
Bereavement support:
Support for separation:
Co-Parenting Hub: Advice and information to support separated parents
Safeguarding
Helplines:
NSPCC helpline for advice and support if you have concerns about a child on 0808 800 5000
National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247
NSPCC - Keeping Children safe, Support for parents
Guidance from the DFE on keeping children safe from abuse and harm