Safeguarding is the action that is taken at Scotby Primary School to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. 

Safeguarding means:

• providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge
• protecting children from maltreatment, whether that is within or outside the home, including online
• preventing the 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 outcomes

Scotby CE School is committed to ensuring school is a happy, safe environment.

Everyone has a responsibility to keep children safe and help then to grow into confident and secure adults. 

If you are concerned that a child is in an emergency situation you should contact the Police immediately on 999.

If you would like to get in touch with school about any safeguarding concerns, please email us at safeguarding@scotby.cumbria.sch.uk

We have clear policy and procedures for keeping children safe and we would raise any concerns with you.  We also explicitly teach safety with the children.  Our Kidsafe and Life Education programmes are also supported by our PSHE curriculum.

Meet our Safeguarding Team:

Mr Marchant – Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss J Watson - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs K Scott – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs G Nicholson – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss G Harding - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Safeguarding Support for Families
We understand that families may sometimes need extra help or advice. If you are worried about your child or another child’s safety, wellbeing or behaviour, please know that you can talk to us. Our safeguarding team is here to listen, offer support and help you find the right next steps. You do not need to be in crisis or have all the answers – we are here to help. You can contact us confidentially via our safeguarding email: safeguarding@scotby.cumbria.sch.uk .