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.

This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place. The Policy is available to download below, as well as in the 'Polices' section under the ‘Our School' tab.

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.

If you have any safeguarding concerns about a pupil at Holmesdale Community Infant School, please contact our safeguarding leads by email on dsl@holmesdale.surrey.sch.uk or via the office team.

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/Year 2 Leader  
• Mrs Learwood - Year 2 Class Teacher
• Mrs Short - SENCO    

Designated Safeguarding Governor;

• Kate Fisher - kate.fisher@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

Young Minds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)

Childline: Call 0800 1111

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

MindEd for Families’ is a free learning resource about the mental health of children, young people and older adults

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:

Information, advice and guidance to help support bereaved children and young people and those facing the death of a loved one.

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

'Healthy Surrey’ provides information on local and national services incl. domestic abuse, alcohol, drug and smoking services, weight management, sexual health services and mental health services. (adults & young people)

Government advice on keeping your child safe online:

Surrey’s Family Help Hub is a new service that provides useful information, advice and support for families with regards to supporting children’s behaviour (from babies to teens)