Child Protection

Looking after our children is very important and it is not just the responsibility of parents/carers but everyone.

SHIP play an essential role in protecting children from abuse. We have regular contact with children and young people so are in a strong position to identify signs of abuse and neglect.

SHIP safeguard children by:

creating safe environments for children and young people through robust safeguarding practices
ensuring that adults who work in the school, including volunteers, don't pose a risk to children
making sure staff are trained, know how to respond to concerns and keep-up-to-date with policy and practice
teaching children and young people about staying safe
maintaining an environment where children feel confident to approach any member of staff if they have a worry or problem

Here is a link to a Scottish Government leaflet about Child Protections issues. It gives you guidance on things to look out for and what to do if you have a child protection concern.

If you are worried about the welfare and safety of a child, young person or an adult who may be at risk of harm, we’d like to remind you about how to report a concern:

Child protection and duty team - (24 hours)

Child Protection@pkc.gov.uk

01738 476768

Police (Non Emergency Number) 101

In an emergency call 999

NHS 24 111

Childline 0800 1111

Crime Stoppers Scotland 0800 555 111