Safeguarding
Safeguarding information about our school.
At Corpus Christi, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all of our children.
We endeavour to promote a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.
We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.
We are an Operation Encompass School. For further safeguarding information, please visit our Policies page.
Our Designated Lead for Safeguarding and Child Protection is our Headteacher, Mrs C.Maxwell who can be contacted in confidence by calling 0191 477 2175 or email info@ccpg.bwcet.com
Our Deputy Designated Lead for Safeguarding and Child Protection is our Deputy Head Mrs Mason
Mrs Lilley, our SENDCO and Mrs Gurkin our Family Support Worker, are also a Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Our Governor for Safeguarding and Child Protection is Mrs P. Rees, who can be contacted in confidence by calling school on 0191 4772175 or by emailing concerns to info@ccpg.bwcet.com
If you are suspicious or have any concerns that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, you can find more information by following this link:
Alternatively, you can call the following numbers:
0191 433 2653 (office hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 5pm)
0191 477 0844 (out of hours, at night, at weekends and bank holidays)
For more information and advice free phone the NSPCC 0808 800 5000.
If a crime is taking place now:
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