{"id":377,"date":"2026-08-14T08:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T07:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/parkviewps\/?page_id=377"},"modified":"2026-08-14T08:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T07:32:41","slug":"child-protection-and-safeguarding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/parkviewps\/our-school\/child-protection-and-safeguarding\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Protection and Safeguarding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>Child Protection and Safeguarding<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">At Parkview Primary, the safety and well-being of every child is our highest priority. As part of this commitment, we have a <b>Child Protection Coordinator.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">A Child Protection Coordinator is a member of the school leadership team who has a specific responsibility for overseeing child protection and safeguarding matters. Their role is to ensure that any concerns about a child&#8217;s well-being are handled appropriately, sensitively, and in line with national guidance and local authority procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">This does not mean that parents or children should be worried. Rather, it is an important part of creating a safe and supportive environment where all children can learn and thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">The Child Protection Coordinators responsibilities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Supporting staff to recognise and respond to well-being concerns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Acting as a point of contact for child protection matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Working closely with families and partner agencies when support is needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ensuring that the school follows Scottish safeguarding and child protection guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Maintaining confidential records and ensuring concerns are handled appropriately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">All staff have a responsibility to promote children&#8217;s well-being, but the Designated Manager provides leadership and guidance when concerns arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">We believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential. Whenever possible and appropriate, we aim to work openly with parents and carers to ensure children receive the support they need. However, there may be occasions when the school has a duty to share concerns with other agencies to ensure a child&#8217;s safety and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">If you have any questions about safeguarding or child protection procedures in the school, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Working together, we can ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to succeed.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Child Protection Coordinator is Steve Philson, Head Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Designated Manager for Care Experienced Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">In every Glasgow school, a senior member of staff is identified as the <strong>Designated Manager for Care Experienced Children and Young People<\/strong>. This role reflects Glasgow City Council&#8217;s commitment to ensuring that children and young people who are care experienced have the support, opportunities and encouragement they need to achieve their full potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">The Designated Manager acts as a key point of contact within the school and maintains an overview of each care experienced learner&#8217;s wellbeing, progress and educational planning. They work closely with children and young people, families, carers, social workers and other professionals to ensure that the right support is in place at the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Key responsibilities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Promoting high aspirations and positive outcomes for care experienced learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ensuring that each learner&#8217;s educational needs, wellbeing and support requirements are identified and regularly reviewed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Coordinating planning and support across school and partner agencies to help remove barriers to learning and participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Monitoring attendance, attainment, achievement and engagement, and supporting early intervention where concerns arise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Acting as a point of contact for carers, families and professionals involved in supporting the child or young person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ensuring that the school&#8217;s practice reflects national guidance, corporate parenting responsibilities and the principles of <strong>The Promise<\/strong>, helping care experienced learners feel valued, included, safe and supported.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">At its heart, the role of the Designated Manager is to ensure that every care experienced child and young person is known, understood and championed within the school community, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Designated Manager is Steve Philson, Head Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Child Protection and Safeguarding At Parkview Primary, the safety and well-being of every child is our highest priority. As part of this commitment, we have a Child Protection Coordinator. 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