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 Schools): Mrs M Quinn

Safeguarding Deputies (Nursery & Infant Schools): Mrs S Hulme, Miss E Bryant

Lead Safeguarding Person (St Mary's Catholic Junior School): Mrs S Hulme

Safeguarding Deputies (St. Mary's Catholic Junior School): Mrs H nicholls and Miss F Sullivan

Governor designated safeguarding officer is: Mr T Richmond