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Central Integrated Primary School, Thomas Street, Carrickfergus
 
 

Safeguarding/Child Protection

Mrs Lowry is the Designated Teacher for Child Protection
Mrs Lowry is the Designated Teacher for Child Protection
 
Mrs Hall is the Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection
Mrs Hall is the Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection
 

Safeguarding

Central Integrated Primary School has a dedicated team of adults who work in our school to help ensure that all our pupils are Safeguarded.  Our Safeguarding Team is made up of members of Staff, Governors and the Principal.

All staff and Governors have a responsibility for the Pastoral Care, general welfare and safety of the children in our care.  We will carry out this duty by providing an inclusive, caring, supportive and safe environment, where each child is valued for his or her unique talents and abilities, and in which all our children can learn and develop to their full potential.

Designated Teacher for Child Protection

Mrs Lowry is the Designated Teacher for Child Protection.  Mrs Lowry should be your first point of contact if you need to discuss any safeguarding/child protection issues.

Mrs Lowry’s role is to:

  • Provide training to all staff including support staff
  • Being available to discuss the child concerns of any member of staff
  • Responsibility for recordkeeping of all child protection concerns
  • Making referrals to Social Services or PSNI Public Protection Units
  • Liaising with the EA Designated Officers for Child Protection
  • Keeping the school principal informed
  • The lead responsibility for the development and updating of the school’s Safeguarding Policy
  • Ensures that parents receive a copy of the Safeguarding Policy every year which alerts them to the fact that referrals may be made to Social Services and the role of the school regarding this.
  • Promotion of child protection ethos in the school
  • Written reports to the Board of Governors regarding child protection
  • Maintains all records pertaining to child protection in a secure location (accessed only by the Designated Teacher and the School Principal as appropriate)

Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection

Mrs Hall is the Deputy Designated Teacher for Child Protection.  Any concerns should be brought to her if Mrs Lowry is unavailable.  Mrs Hall’s role is to support and undertake the duties of the Designated Teacher for Child Protection as required.