Safeguarding

At Sherborne Primary School we take our Safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. This means that we ensure that everyone working in our school has successfully completed the necessary clearances to enable them to work with children.

It also means that we have staff members who are specifically trained and nominated as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) within school. These members of staff receive regular training and updates throughout the year.

The school has five members of staff who follow up incidents of Safeguarding with appropriate action.

	DSL in Charge Mrs Felicity Griffiths – Head of School
	Deputy DSL Mrs Stephanie Beatson – SENCO (Currently on maternity leave until December 2026)
	Deputy DSL Mr Ian Bartle – Executive Head
	Deputy DSL Mrs Alison Brazier – PSA

ALL our staff have been trained on safeguarding to the appropriate requirements. Please see the Office / Head of School for further details.

Paul Carling is the Designated Safeguarding Governor. Child Protection Procedures are available on request from the school office.

Safeguarding Encompass Statement

Letter to Parents & Carers – Operation Encompass

Recruitment

Sherborne Primary School is committed to protect our children. ALL POSTS will require an enhanced disclosure barring service check prior to appointment / working with our children

School Security

The building has been built with security in mind. Adult access is through the main entrance through a controlled entry system and all other doors and gates to the playground are locked at 8.55am to ensure the children’s safety.

All volunteers, work experience students / adults and Governors are cleared by the Disclosure Barring Service when appropriate or required before being allowed in contact with children.