The Head Teacher is the Child Protection Officer for the school. The school has a clear Child Protection Protocol which all staff must adhere to at all times.
All new staff members undertake Child Protection Training shortly after they take up their posts.
The Head Teacher leads a refresher course of Basic Child Protection Procedures for all staff members within the school on an annual basis.
Staff in Sgoil Ùige follow the multi-agency Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines which have been produced by the Western Isles Child Protection Committee.
UNCRC Article 3 – All adults should always do what is best for you
UNCRC Article 19 – You have the right to be protected from being hurt or badly treated.