Child Protection

The Council has a range of duties and responsibilities in relation to the child protection procedures for all pupils which includes having regard for

their right to be protected from harm and abuse. The school’s duties and responsibilities for this are set out in the Edinburgh and Lothians Child

Protection Committee’s “Child Protection Procedures” which are used by all Midlothian schools and our partner agencies.

In circumstances where a school has a significant concerns that a child or young person has, or is at risk of being harmed or abused, the school is

required to pass information to the Police, Social Work Department and Health colleagues who have a legal duty to investigate further. While we

always endeavour to work in an open manner with parents and guardians, there are some circumstances when it may not be appropriate to inform the parent or guardian that a Child Protection referral has been made or that information has been passed on to these agencies. 

Under these circumstances, the decision as to when and how parents and guardians will be informed is the responsibility of the Police, Social Work and Health Services as part of their investigation and the school will be informed by these services of the action that they have taken.

Information on the designated members of staff for Child Protection is displayed at the main reception and at various places around the school

building.

Should you wish to discuss this or any associated matter further, please contact the Head Teacher, the school’s designated Child Protection

Co-ordinator or in their absence the Deputes .