Safeguarding

The Bourne Education Trust and Epsom Primary and Nursery School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical, mental and emotional welfare of every pupil, both inside and outside of our schools’ premises. We implement a trust-wide preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken and that healthy relationships are promoted. The trust is also committed to a zero-tolerance policy with regards to sexual harassment and violence.
 

Meet Our Safeguarding Team

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact us straight away.

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL)
Mrs O'Neil Family Relations and Safeguarding Manager (DSL) The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) was specified in the Children Act 2004, stating that every organisation that works with children should have a role dedicated to safeguarding.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (Deputy DSL) Rebecca Williams Headteacher Laura Carruthers Deputy Head Rebecca Hazell Assistant Head Julie Clark SENCo and Designated Teacher for children looked after Julie Kerbey Wellbeing Mentor

What To Do If You’re Worried About a Child
If you have any concerns regarding the safety, welfare or wellbeing of any pupil at EPS during school hours, please contact Mrs O'Neil in writing using the following email address. Alternatively, call the school office on 01372 720608. 

Email DSL link

Outside of school hours, please contact Surrey Children's Services by clicking this link. However, if a chld is at immediate risk please call 999.

Contact Children Services

Our safeguarding approach is guided by national statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. You can find our Safeguarding Policy in the link below:

Safeguarding Policy

Key Information

Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership

Working Together to Safeguard Children

Keeping Children Safe in Education

What to do if you are worried a child is being abused

How We Keep Children Safe

All staff receive regular safeguarding and child protection training.

Safer recruitment practices ensure all adults working with children are suitable.

Children are taught how to stay safe through PSHE lessons, assemblies, and online safety activities.

We work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to support pupil wellbeing.

Support for Looked After Children

We recognise that children who are looked after (or previously looked after) may need additional support in school to help them feel safe, settled, and able to achieve their best.

At Epsom Primary and Nursery School:

The Designated Teacher works closely with the DSL, parents/carers, social workers, and the Virtual School to ensure every child has the right support.

We make sure that Personal Education Plans (PEPs) are kept up to date and focus on academic progress, wellbeing, and enrichment opportunities.

Staff receive training to understand the needs of looked after children, including attachment and trauma awareness.

If you would like more information about how we support looked after children, please contact Mrs Julie Clark via the school office.

Young Carers 

At Epsom primary and Nursery School, we are committed to supporting all young carers so that they can access and enjoy their education in full. We recognise that young carers may face additional challenges in attending, achieving, and participating in school life. Our school believes that every child has the right to learn and thrive, regardless of their caring responsibilities at home.

For further information about our support for young carers please email our DSL, Mrs O'Neil or call the school using the number above.
 

For Children – If You’re Feeling Worried

Sometimes we can feel upset, worried, or unsafe. If this happens:

You can talk to your teacher, the DSL, or any adult in school you trust.

You can post a note in the classroom wishes and worries box.

You can call Childline on 0800 1111 – it’s free and confidential.