SAFEGUARDING
Read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy here -
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This policy is reviewed annually. Updated April 2026.
Ruby Thompson is the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) at The Herd and is trained by the NSPCC: ruby@theherdtheatre.co.uk
Sam Caseley is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer at The Herd: sam@theherdtheatre.co.uk
Katherine Igoe-Ewer is the Board Member with Safeguarding Responsibility and has Charity Trustee Safeguarding training from the NSPCC. k.igoe-ewer@hotmail.com
The number of Safeguarding incidents per quarter are reported at quarterly trustee meetings.
If you have any concerns or queries about Child Protection at The Herd please direct them to Ruby - ruby@theherdtheatre.co.uk
REPORT A CONCERN
If you're worried about a child or adult during any activity delivered by The Herd please report it
1) Download this form -
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2) Email it to Ruby@theherdtheatre.co.uk
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If you're worried, we're listening. ​​​​
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STAFF RESOURCES
CODE OF CONDUCT
Watch or read our Code of Conduct. This is for all Herd freelancers, Staff and Volunteers. If you don't have a preference, we recommend to watch this one.
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SUMMARY OF SAFEGUARDING
Watch or read our Summary of Safeguarding and Child protection. This is for all Herd freelancers, Staff and Volunteers. If you don't have a preference, we recommend to read this one.
If this is your first time reading the document or watching the video, please ensure you make a copy of the document, sign and return to ruby@theherdtheatre.co.uk.
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