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It is everyone's responsibility to protect children. if you are concerned that a child may be at risk of neglect or abuse , please speak to someone.
It is everyone's responsibility to protect children. if you are concerned that a child may be at risk of neglect or abuse , please speak to someone.
The Child Protection Officer iat Knoxland Primary is the Head Teacher, Helen Brown. if she is not available the deputy Child Protection Officer is, Gil Robertson Depute Head Teacher
To access the West Dunbartonshire Council Child Protection Website click here
Social Work Contact Number:: 0141 562 8800
0ut of Hours: 0800 811 505
Police - 111 or 999 (if t is an emergency)
Child Protection
All staff in the school are required to be aware of child protection issues and are provided with regular information on Child Protection Policy and Procedures. The school maintains close working relationships with all other relevant agencies to ensure appropriate information is shared and that professionals from Social Work and Police Scotland work collaboratively for the wellbeing of the children and young people. All staff have a responsibility to report concerns regarding the welfare or safety of a child or young person to the head teacher immediately. If the head teacher, or the person deputising for the head teacher is of the view that there may be grounds for concern, they are obligated to contact the duty senior social worker without delay and advise them of the circumstances. Social Work will then determine how and when parents/carers will be notified.
Equal Protection
From 7 November 2020, it became illegal to physically punish a child. This applies to everyone over the age of 16 in charge of a child. Physical punishment can mean different things like:
· Smacking
· Skelping
· Hitting
· Slapping
We know you want to do what is best for your child and you might be unsure about what this new law means for you. This doesn’t mean you can’t take your child away from danger or stop them from getting hurt. Like if they reach for a boiling kettle or try to run across the road. This change is just about making sure that children are protected in the same way as adults are.
All staff have a responsibility to report these incidents or disclosures to the head teacher who then may contact parents / carers to discuss the matter. If the head teacher, or the person deputising for the head teacher is of the view that there may be grounds for concern, they will seek advice from the appropriate agency e.g. Police Scotland and/or duty social work. They will also signpost parents who require support to appropriate agencies and partners.
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