Child Protection
Child Protection
All children in Scotland have the right to be protected from abuse or neglect. Effective child protection procedures are put into place wherever there is a likelihood or risk of a child coming to significant harm.
St Machar Academy responds to Child Protection matters in accordance with the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 and Aberdeen City Council's Corporate Child Protection Policy. All staff are trained in the appropriate responses to a child protection concern.
The Child Protection Coordinator for St Machar Academy is
Mrs A Hazlehurst - Deputy Head Teacher
Reporting a Concern
Out of hours child protection concerns should be reported to either:
Aberdeen City Council Out of Hours Social Work - 0800 7315 520
Police Scotland - 101
More information can be found at The North East Scotland Child Protection Partnership website.