Pastoral Care | Useful Information | How to Report a Concern
Role of the Designated Teacher for Child Protection

Pastoral Care
At Dungannon  Primary School, we are concerned with the development of the whole child – intellectually, morally, spiritually, culturally and physically.

Pastoral care is central to the ethos of our school. The atmosphere within the school is intended to be orderly, but sympathetic and caring.

Since pastoral care permeates every aspect of school life, the staff of the school, are committed to providing a warm and caring environment.

A number of other school Policy Statements contribute to the delivery of Pastoral Care within Dungannon Primary School.

	Anti-Bullying
	Child Protection
	Discipline
	Loss & Bereavement
	Medical
	Professional Code of Practice
	Special Educational Needs
	School Trips
	Serious Incident

The Child Protection Policy, which is in operation at Dungannon Primary School aims to provide a safe and caring environment for both pupils and staff. We aim to protect the pupils in our care by ensuring that everyone who works with the children – teaching, non-teaching staff and volunteers – have clear guidance and training on how to manage a range of situations.  At all times the school’s over-riding concern must be the care, welfare and safety of the child. 

The school is legally bound to call for interagency support if they have ‘concerns’, regarding the welfare of a child.

 

 

 

Useful Information

Principal	Mr. N. Downing
Vice Principal	Mrs.  H. Wilson
Head of Key Stage 1	Mrs. G. Burton
Head of Key Stage 2	Mrs E. Riddell
Head of LSC	Mr. N. Downing
SENCO  (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)	Mrs. G. Burton
Class Teachers
Mrs. S. Moore	Mrs K. Millington	Mrs. G Burton	Miss A. Erskine
Mrs. C. Crute	Mrs E. Riddell	Miss H. Wilson	Miss D. Kee
Mrs. W. Thompson	Mrs. L. Clayton	Mrs. H. Nesbitt	Miss R. Daly
Miss E. Johnston	Miss J. Wright

How to Report a Concern

1.	Telephone the school and ask to talk or make an appointment to see Mr Downing or Miss Wilson.
2.	On arrival at the school you will be asked to take a seat, in reception, while Mr Downing or Miss Wilson are informed of your arrival.
3.	Mr Downing or Mrs Wilson will listen to your concern. A written record will be kept of the meeting.
4.	Mr Downing or Mrs Wilson will look into the problem. Whenever it is felt to be appropriate the class teacher will be asked to assist.
5.	Mr Downing or Mrs Wilson will be made fully aware of the outcome of any inquiries.

Role of the Designated Teacher for Child Protection

	To ensure the school’s Pastoral Care and Child Protection Policy is implemented.
	To make preliminary inquiries.
	To inform the Chairperson of the Board of Governors, SELB Designated Officer, and other agencies, whenever necessary.
	To keep a written record of all reported concerns.
	To monitor developments, over a period of time, until satisfied that any problems have been fully resolved.

Top