The Team

At Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School, we have a strong and dedicated safeguarding team. 

Designated staff

Designated teacher for Children in Care is Kirsten Matthews (SENDco)

Designated teacher for Children formally in care is Kirsten Matthews (SENDco)

Designated teacher for Children previously in care internationally is Kirsten Matthews (SENDco)

First Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Kirsten Matthews (Deputy Head teacher)

In the event of the first DSL not being available the second Designated Safeguarding Lead is Marcia Atherton (Head teacher)

In the event of the first and second DSL's not being available the third Designated Safeguarding Lead is Nikki Carney (Deputy DSL and Assistant SENDCo)

Our Safeguarding Governor is Kayleigh Rees.  She is responsible for monitoring safeguarding procedures across the nursery school.

If you have any safeguarding concerns and feel that your child, or anybody else's child, is at risk, please contact any of the people named above and we will be able to advise and support you.