Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 places an explicit duty on Governing bodies to ensure that policies and procedures in schools regarding safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children are effective.
St. Mary's Catholic Federation, Carshalton has policies and procedures in place regarding the safeguarding of all children and also to promote the welfare of children.
Policies are available here or via the school office.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is viewable here.
Lead Safeguarding Person (Nursery & Infant School): Mrs M Quinn
Safeguarding Deputies (Nursery & Infant School): Mrs S Hulme and Mrs E Heath
Lead Safeguarding Person (St Mary's Catholic Junior School): Mrs M Kenny
Safeguarding Deputies (St. Mary's Catholic Junior School): Mrs S Hulme, Mrs F Black and Mr S Pratsis
Governor designated safeguarding officer is: Mr T Richmond
Statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2
