We expect all staff to share our committment to safeguarding therefore a number of checks are completed on all staff and regular volunteers, such as: 
• An enhanced DBS certificate.
• Identity checks 
• Qualifications are checked
• If an individual has lived or worked outside of the UK an overseas police check / certificate of good conduct may be required. A check of visa/work permit will also be required here.

Prevent is a government strategy designed to safeguard vulnerable people from being radicalised to supporting terrorism or becoming terrorists themselves. Member of the safeguarding team receive 'Prevent' training in line with statutory requirements.

Staff and governors work together to ensure the premises is safe and secure. There are regular fire drills and there is also an emergency plan.                    All relevant risk assessments are completed and checked by senior staff prior to any school trips.                    When on site, visitors, volunteers and external staff, including supply teachers, who visit our school are asked to read a shortened version of the policy and procedures and wear a red lanyard.

Many staff are first aid trained at St Catherine's. We work closely with our school nursing service to update all staff every year of any children in the school with medical needs (including children with individual healthcare plans).