Parent Helpers & Volunteers

We are always delighted to welcome visitors to our school, especially if they are getting involved and helping out! Parents and carers who would like to take part, can help in the following ways:

Helping in class and the school library

Volunteers who come in regularly and work with children must be DBS checked.  This is a simple process which can be arranged via the School Business Manager.

Before arrival:

• Please click here to complete our Safeguarding Training.

• Read our Safeguarding Policies listed below  (You can find them here on our website, copies are also kept at the school office)

• St. Stephen's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

• Acceptable Use Policy for Staff, Governors and Volunteers

• Keeping Children Safe in Education

• Visitor and Volunteer Code of Conduct

• Guidance for Safer Working Practices

• Whistleblowing policy

• If you are already in possession of a current St. Stephen's DBS, please bring your DBS certificate in on your first visit.

• If not, please provide the office with 3 x pieces of ID so that we can progress a DBS check, acceptable document guidance can be found here

On arrival, please report to the School Office where you will be asked to:

1. Sign In at Reception

2. Show the School office your Safeguarding Training Certificate or ask them to check the school system

3. Provide your DBS certificate and number

4. You will then be provided with a DBS lanyard

5. Our office staff will provide essential H&S information on Fire evacuations, Lockdowns and Critical Incidents.

Helping on school trips

We welcome parent / carer helpers to join us on school trips, to assist us ensuring our children have a safe and enjoyable day.

If you are helping on a trip you must read the following information:

• Safeguarding Summary (school trips)

• Acceptable Use Policy for Staff, Governors and Volunteers

• Visitor and Volunteer Code of Conduct

• Trip Risk Assessment (the lead teacher will provide the risk assessment in a pre-trip briefing)

Please click on the links below to read in advance of the day.