Safeguarding Statement

'It could happen here'

Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all visitors.

We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to.

We have a comprehensive policy and guidelines to provide staff with the framework they need to keep children safe and secure at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development.

Key Personnel

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Martin Cusselle - email: martin.cusselle@surreycc.gov.uk
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Louise Edwards - email: louise.edwards@surreycc.gov.uk
Operations Manager: Robert Fidgett - email: Robert.fidgett@surreycc.gov.uk

All can be contacted on 01372 378901.

Terminology

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:

• protecting children from maltreatment;
• preventing impairment of children's health or development;
• ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective
  care; and
• taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

Child Protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.

Staff refers to all those working for or on behalf of Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development, full or part time, temporary or permanent, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.

Child includes everyone under the age of 18 and includes vulnerable adults up to the age of 25.