St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

St Cuthbert’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

Click on the link above for the Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership website.

Safeguarding is a top priority at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and is everyone's responsibilty.   All school staff have Level 1 Safeguarding Training annually and we have a team of staff who are trained to Level 3. 

The Designated Safeguarding Leads/Safeguarding Team in this school are: 

Ann Marie Handford                                   DSL / Headteacher

Lynne Robinson                                         Deputy DLS / Teacher

Paul Clarke                                                  Deputy DSL / Teacher

At St Cuthbert's, the safeguarding team, led by Mrs Handford our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and assisted by Mrs Robinson and Mr Clarke our Deputy DSLs, are always available to speak to anyone who is concerned about a child.

Sara Talebaoui is the Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding - she can be contacted via the school office.

If you think a child is at immediate risk of harm, you must call the Police urgently on 999.  

You can ring the Cumberland Safeguarding Hub on 0333 240 1727 to seek advice or speak to a Social Worker to report a concern.

There is further information about Safeguarding below, but if you have any other questions, please ask a member of staff.

24 hour number to call if you are concerned about a child