{"id":7332,"date":"2026-08-24T11:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/SheuchanPrimarySchool\/?page_id=7332"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:39:14","slug":"local-and-national-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/SheuchanPrimarySchool\/child-protection-safeguarding\/local-and-national-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Local and National Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

School Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Sheuchan Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child protection is everyone\u2019s responsibility, and all members of our staff team take their role in keeping children safe very seriously. Staff are trained to recognise and respond appropriately to any concerns about a child\u2019s safety or wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Child Protection Coordinator poster<\/strong> below shows the key members of staff who lead on child protection within our school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We also make sure our children know who they can speak to in school if they are ever worried about themselves or someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We value the important partnership we have with our families. If you have a concern about a child\u2019s safety or wellbeing, please contact the school. We will always listen and take concerns seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please read our Sheuchan Child Protection Policy<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authority & National Policies and Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Child Protection Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting it Right for Every Child in Dumfries and Galloway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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School Policy At Sheuchan Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. Child protection is everyone\u2019s responsibility, and all members of our staff team take their role in keeping children safe very seriously. Staff are trained to recognise and respond appropriately to any concerns about a child\u2019s safety or wellbeing. Our Child Protection Coordinator poster below shows the key members of staff who lead on<\/p>\n

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