Safeguarding

In school, our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Sarah Kirkbride and our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) are Mrs Ann Bonington and Miss Ellie Bradley.

Both the DSL and DDSLs can be contacted in school hours using the school phone number: 01697 320579

Alternatively, the DSL can be contacted via email at head@oughterside.cumbria.sch.uk

Our Safeguarding Governor is Stephanie Thorp, who is also our Chair of Governors.

Full details on the county’s policies, procedures and processes with regard to safeguarding can be accessed through the Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) website at: https://www.cumbriasafeguardingchildren.co.uk

The site also has a parental information zone.

If you ever have concerns about the safety or well-being of a child, then you can ring your concerns through to the County’s 24 hour ‘Safeguarding Hub’ number and you can remain anonymous if you wish.

Callers can outline their concerns and the Safeguarding Hub will give advice (consultation) and if necessary, undertake an assessment of need.

Call: 0333 240 1727

There is now also an adult NSPCC helpline where any concerned adult can seek advice if they are concerned about a child and would like advice on whether to make a referral.

The number to call is: 0808 800 5000

Please see below for further safeguarding topics and support, the latest safeguarding information and updates from the school and the Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership.