We aim to provide an environment in which children and young people will feel safe, secure and cared for, the purpose of this policy below is to provide the staff and parents with guidelines and support on the subject of child abuse and how they can act to assist in the protection of children and young people in the setting.

Loudoun-Montgomery staff adhere to the guidance within North Ayrshire Council’s Standard Circular L3 – Protecting and Safeguarding North Ayrshire’s Children.

We also refer to the following legislation.  A copy of all documents below is available online to view by clicking each link:

• The National Guidelines for Child Protection in Scotland 2014
• GIRFEC ( Getting it right for every child)
• Early Years Framework
• The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child
• The Children’s Charter
• SSSC Codes of Conduct
• Health and Social Care Standards

The Scottish Government wants Scotland to be the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up so that they become: successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors, and responsible citizens.  All children and young people (including unborn babies) have the right to be cared for and protected from harm and abuse and to grow up in a safe environment in which their rights are respected and their needs met.  Children and young people should get the help they need, when they need it and their safety is always paramount.  It is everyone’s responsibility to maintain the safety and wellbeing of each and every child.  These people may not have specific parental responsibilities but nonetheless have a duty of care for the child.  This is inclusive of Loudoun-Montgomery staff.

Access to Child Protection Information

• All staff participate in Child Protection training at the commencement of each school year, with subsequent additional training through the session as timetabled by North Ayrshire Council.
• A Child Protection Notice Board is located with the school’s staffroom and is sign posted at our visitor’s sign-in desk and early years entrance.
• Child Protection Information is available to visitors at our visitor’s sign-in desk through the school’s Visitors Guide Child Protection Booklet/

Please click the link below to access a digital copy of our Visitors Guide to Child Protection Booklet:

Visitors Guide to Child Protection Booklet