Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Every organisation that works with children needs to have someone that takes the lead on safeguarding and child protection. This person is called the Designated Safeguarding Lead or DSL.
Our Lead DSL is: Dr Kaur, Head Teacher
Other DSLs at Little Sutton are: Mrs Whittaker, Miss Peck, Mrs Wilson and Mr Terry
Although all staff have a responsibility to keep children safe, the nominated DSL has additional responsibilities in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at our school.
The DSL is the point of contact for anyone in school who is concerned about a child. The role is also responsible for leading on:
- safeguarding policies and procedures
- training and development
- receiving concerns about a child
- reporting, storing and retaining child protection records following the school and the local authority’s policies and procedures.
It's important that everyone in our school understands their safeguarding responsibilities. The DSL ensures that everyone has access to training and stays up-to-date on safeguarding and any changes in the law and guidance.
Should you have any concerns about a child at our school, please do not hesitate to contact a DSL.
If you have any urgent concerns about a child please contact Children’s Advice and Support Services (CASS).
They provide a single point of contact for professionals and members of the public, including families, who want to access support or raise concerns about a child. We want to keep all children and young people safe from harm. If you are concerned about a child please contact CASS who will listen, assess your concerns and can act if a child is at risk.
Contact details
Monday to Thursday: 8:45am to 5:15pm
Friday: 8:45am to 4:15pm
Telephone: 0121 303 1888
Emergency out-of-hours: 0121 675 4806
Further information can be found here.
