It is of the upmost importance that all children are safe in our care.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as: protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s mental health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and acting to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Children have the right to be protected and to be safe from harm by others. Most children in Scotland grow up in a safe place, but sadly some don’t. These children need extra help from adults to keep them safe.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Within Canaan Lane Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Our approach is child-centred and we consider, at all times, what is in the best interest of the child.
The designated Safeguarding Lead at Canaan Lane Primary School is Karen Richmond, Headteacher
Our deputy designated Safeguarding Lead is Fran Platt, Principal Teacher
If you have a concern regarding the welfare of a child who attends Canaan Lane Primary School, please ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team on 0131 529 2191 or admin@canaanlane.edin.sch.uk
Contact Social Care Direct if you are worried about a child or young person’s safety or wellbeing.
In an emergency call 999.
If it’s not urgent call the Police on 101.
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