Safeguarding

How does Cranleigh create a safe and supportive environment?

Cranleigh School is a safe, supportive place where every child feels known and secure. With small classes, clear routines and trusted adults they can talk to, pupils feel able to speak up and grow in confidence every day.

What is Cranleigh’s safeguarding approach?

Care is at the heart of Cranleigh’s safeguarding policy. Staff get regular pastoral, safeguarding and child protection training at our independent school in Surrey, and clear procedures mean concerns are picked up and acted on quickly – we follow the government’s safeguarding framework Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Careful monitoring across our sites keeps every pupil safe, supported and ready to make the most of Cranleigh life.

Sue Fairbrother Designated Safeguarding Lead

Who oversees safeguarding at Cranleigh?

A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) oversees safeguarding and child protection across the school, with a Head of Safeguarding and Deputy DSLs based in Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior areas. Staff, parents and pupils are kept informed of who they can speak to for support and the reporting steps are simple and easy for everyone to follow.

Sue Fairbrother, pictured above, is the Head of Safeguarding. To contact her, please email her at safeguarding@cranleigh.org, or by clicking the link below.

Senior School Life Summer 2026 (3)

How does Cranleigh support pupil wellbeing?

Cranleigh helps pupils grow into confident, well-rounded individuals. Younger pupils build confidence, resilience and independence through nurturing relationships and steady routines, while older pupils explore independence, digital safety and friendships through PSHE (LfL), tutor discussions, workshops and trips. This ongoing pastoral care helps pupils navigate emotions and new experiences and means staff quickly spot a pupil in need of extra help.

How are pupils known and supported as individuals?

Every pupil is known as an individual, not just part of a year group. Teachers and pastoral staff get to know families from the start and ongoing conversations keep everyone connected to each child’s wellbeing and progress. This steady partnership means pupils’ strengths, interests and personalities are valued and nurtured in ways that help them flourish.

How can pupils and families raise concerns?

Pupils have lots of ways to speak up, with trusted adults and clear reporting routes always available. Systems like the Let Me Know box and our secure online Raise a Concern platform platform provide children with simple, familiar and accessible ways to share worries or report safeguarding concerns, ranging from low-level issues to more serious concerns. These systems ensure that the safeguarding team is promptly alerted, enabling appropriate support and intervention. A strong culture of listening encourages pupils to come forward if they have a concern. Cranleigh works closely with families to help children calmly and openly, ensuring everyone feels heard and cared for properly.

What training and accountability measures are in place?

Staff carry out regular safeguarding and child protection training at our independent school in Surrey to stay confident and informed. Procedures are regularly reviewed to keep standards high and policies are shared openly on the school website so families know how it works. Cranleigh’s safeguarding policy is part of our governance, inspection and external review, showing our commitment to being transparent, accountable and always improving.

Sixth Form Academic Lesson Summer 2026

What medical support is available?

Pupils can get medical support throughout the school day. Staff are trained to handle medical needs, allergies, first aid and everyday illness and Cranleigh works closely with families on any healthcare plans. Clear systems guide medication and communication, and children are cared for calmly and reassuringly whenever they need support.

Cranleigh also has its own medical centre.

Cranleigh Medical Centre 3600 43565

Frequently Asked Questions about safeguarding

Who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)?

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Dr. Andrea Saxel, with Deputy DSLs based across Prep, Pre-Prep and Senior so safeguarding leadership is always visible and available. You can contact the Senior and Prep Pastoral leads using the links below, who are also part of the school's Senior Management Team. 

Where is your safeguarding policy?

Cranleigh’s safeguarding policy is published on our Policies page, reflecting our commitment to clarity, transparency and high standards.

How do you handle bullying?

We follow a clear anti-bullying approach involving pastoral care, open communication and early intervention. See the Policies page for more information.

What if my child is unwell?

Our nurse assesses pupils promptly, keeps parents informed and ensures children are cared for calmly and reassuringly.

How are concerns raised?

Pupils have trusted adults, clear reporting routes and simple systems like the Let Me Know box and Raise a Concern online reporting procedure. Parents always know who to contact, and the school works closely with families to support children safely and effectively.