Tomlinscote recognise the importance of the safety, wellbeing and mental health of those in our community. We have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students and make every effort to create a safe and welcoming environment so that both children and adults can feel secure, able to talk and heard. These pages offer information for both parents/carers and students.

We work in close partnership with the Surrey Safeguarding Board, local schools, Surrey Police, Mindworks (NHS), MHST (NHS), and a number of wellbeing and mental health charities to provide support for all students here at Tomlinscote 

Are you concerned about a child?

If you are concerned about any child please let us know using the email address dsl@tomlinscoteschool.com 

Or call us on: 01276 709050

In the event that the DSL or DDSL is not available and you are concerned about a child call:

Children’s Single Point of Access (C-SPA) 0300 470 9100 or out of hours 01483 517898

cspa@surreycc.gov.uk   www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/contact-childrens-services

If a child is at immediate risk, call 999.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads and support team are:

Ms Helen Rushby - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Assistant Principal

Mrs Carol Candappa - Deputy DSL & Student Support Officer for KS3

Mrs Rosie Dale-West - Deputy DSL & Student Support Officer for KS4

Ms Claire Simmonds - Safeguarding Admin Assistant

Mrs Claire Hobbs - Acting SENDCo & Deputy DSL 

Mr Paul Juan - Science Teacher & Deputy DSL

Heather O'Connor - Safeguarding Councillor (Academy Quality Council)

Please use the links on the left-hand side to navigate the pages within the Safeguarding & Student Wellbeing area.