Safeguarding Our Students
At Epsom, the safety, wellbeing, and personal development of every student lie at the heart of our educational philosophy. In line with our mission to combine British academic excellence with strong pastoral care, safeguarding is central to school life and is embedded in all we do. Our goal is to ensure that every student can achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that nurtures character, confidence, and kindness.
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding is more than a policy it is a culture of care, vigilance, and ethical responsibility that protects and promotes the best interests of each individual. As a community grounded in the values of kindness, integrity, and opportunity for all, Epsom ensures that every student feels seen, supported, and valued.
Staff uphold the highest standards of responsibility and ethical behaviour, remaining approachable and alert so that students feel confident in raising any concern.
In addition to dedicated pastoral care, students have access to one qualified school counsellor. They may also report concerns anonymously and confidentially via our Whisper service, empowering them to speak up in a way that suits their comfort level.
Safeguarding and pastoral care are regularly reviewed to reflect the evolving needs of students in a changing world. This reflects our strategic commitment to Wellbeing, Character and Leadership Development, as well as Navigating Tomorrow equipping students with the confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence to thrive now and in the future.
We encourage all members of the Epsom community past and present to raise concerns, no matter how small, as part of a collective commitment to protecting and nurturing every young person entrusted to our care.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Kate Fowler (Deputy Headteacher, Pastoral Care & Students Well-Being) is the school’s Safeguarding Lead. She provides training, support, and guidance for staff, governors, volunteers, and visitors, and acts as the central point of contact for any child protection matters.
Our school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, students, and visitors to share and uphold this commitment. If a student does not feel safe, they cannot reach their full potential.
All staff are trained in child protection, and we ensure that no student is ever left alone in the boarding house. Only staff of the same gender are on duty with students, and their privacy, dignity, and emotional safety are always respected during the evening.
Our boarding houses are designed to foster a warm, caring environment that supports the wellbeing and emotional development of each student. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying in all environments.