Safeguarding and Child protection are the responsibility of all adults, especially those working and caring for  children. 

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Scott Macmillan or in his absence, Mrs Debbie Fuller in main school or Mrs Jenny  Toal in Nursery 

The Headteacher, Mr Scott Macmillan is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and should be informed immediately if  any member of our School Community has any concerns regarding children and families in our care. The designated  Governor for Safeguarding is Mrs Steph Higham. 

Key Areas of Safeguarding: Prevention, Support of Pupils, Staff, Governors and Volunteers who attend our school. 

DEFINITION OF SAFEGUARDING TAKEN FROM WORKING TOGETHER TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN 2018 • Protecting children from maltreatment 

• Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development 
• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care • Taking action to enable all children to have the best possible outcomes 

There are other school policies linked and related to Safeguarding pupils. These include, Attendance, Behaviour, Anti  Bullying, Health & Safety, SEN, Health, ICT, Internet/E-Safety and PREVENT. 

Pupils are invited to take part in the KIDSAFE Safeguarding programme for 6 weeks annually. Our accredited trainer  is Mrs Jenny Toal. 

Allegations against members of staff: 

Any allegations against members of staff should be reported to the designated officers and in the case of the  Headteacher to Mrs Kelly Lupton, Chair of Governors. Should the need for subsequent action be required additional  help in investigating the said incident/s will be sought with other agencies e.g. Children’s Services, Human Resources,  Police etc. 

Written notification to the staff member will be given and all conversations/correspondences minuted if the need  for further action, evidence etc. Legal representation to be sought if required.  

All allegations against staff will be reported to Cumbria’s Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) within one  working day of the allegation. 

Email lado@cumbria.gov.uk or contact the Safeguarding Hub Tel: 03003 033892 

Policy Review: The policy will be reviewed annually by the Governors and subsequently by the Staff. 

Further information can be found in the School’s Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy or procedures set out by the  Cumbria Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (CSCP – www.cumbriasafeguardingchildren.co.uk ) which are  followed by all stakeholders. 

September 2022