Safeguarding – Information

To find out more about the way in which we safeguard children and young people, please refer to our
Overarching Safeguarding Statementand Child Protection Policy

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – Anybody with a concern about a child in Westmorland & Furness can contact the Westmorland and Furness Multi Agency Children’s Hub on 0333 373 2724. The number is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Designated Safeguarding Lead:  Lisa Balderstone, Head teacher
The Management Committee Member (governor) with responsibility for safeguarding is: Sarah Campbell.

“The Management Committee and staff of South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service take seriously our responsibility under Section 175 Education Act 2002 (Section 157 for independent schools) to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils/students, to minimise risk and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements are in place within our school to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm and to keep them safe and secure whilst in our care”.

Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Partnership
NSPCC