We appreciate that some policies and procedures relating to safeguarding can be complex. If you need any help, have any questions or would like to find out more about safeguarding at Shawclough please contact the school and ask to one of the school's designated safeguarding leads (DSLs):

  • Claire Crawford, Assistant Head (SENCO) & DSL
  • Joseph Doyle, Headteacher & deputy DSL
  • Paula Wilson, Deputy Headteacher (Years 4-6)  & deputy DSL
  • Vikki Rayment, Deputy Headteacher (Years 1-3) & deputy DSL
  • Shayon Bali, Assistant Head (EYFS) & deputy DSL

The school's Child Protection & Safeguarding policy can be found by here.

The school has adopted and promotes the local authority's whistleblowing policy which can be found here. This is a commitment that anyone who has serious concerns about any aspects of Shawclough's work, an individual's behaviour or conduct can go forward to voice those concerns. 

The school works with the local authority's safeguarding partnership. More information on this organisation and they help they offer can be found here.

The school ensures that all staff read the guidance as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part One) which can be found here.