Safeguarding

Here you will find articles relating to Safeguarding, including "Safeguarding in Education" bulletins.

Those schools who purchase a Service Level Agreement (SLA) can contact Ronnie Lynn, School Improvement Officer (Safeguarding) for advice.

If you have a concern about the safety of a CHILD or YOUNG PERSON (aged under 18) then you should talk to someone immediately.

You can contact Together for Children - Sunderland on 0191 520 5560 (available 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday - Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday); or the Out of Hours Team on 0191 520 5552 (also available 24 hours Saturday and Sunday)

In an emergency always call 999.

Schools should familiarise themselves with the locally agreed inter-agency procedures that can be found here: North and South of Tyne Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures Manual (proceduresonline.com)

If you have a concern involving an adult who works or volunteers with children and young people you should visit: Designated Officer - Together for Children