Safeguarding

Caldew School recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children and works with a range of agencies including children’s services, health services, the police and other agencies to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.

All students are encouraged to talk openly and feel confident that they will be listened to.  

Accessing Help and Support Within the School

01228 710044
office@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk

If you have any concerns or are worried about your child or another young person’s safety or well-being you can contact any members of school staff listed below by telephone or email.

Miss H Howson Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs F Cruickshank-Hunter Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher CLA
Miss J Atkinson Head of Year 7
Mr C Suleman Pastoral Manager Year 7
Miss L Fraser Head Of Year 8
Mrs L Graham Pastoral Manager Year 8
Mrs H Hewitt Head of Year 9
Mrs L Woodrow Pastoral Manager Year 9
Ms E Brownlee Head of Year 10
Mr M Maguire Pastoral Manager Year 10
Mr B McArdle Head of Year 11
Mrs S Taylor Pastoral Manager Year 11
Mr M Gaunt Head of Sixth Form
Mr A James Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Mrs K Wallace Attendance Officer

Accessing Help and Support at Home

Students and parents/carers can contact the following organisations if they have any concerns or are worried about their own or another young person’s safety or well-being.

Are you concerned about a young person?

If you are concerned that a young person is in an emergency situation you should contact the police urgently on 999.

If you have significant concerns about a young person, please contact the Cumberland Safeguarding Hub – phone 033 240 1727

External Organisations

Caldew School works alongside the following organisations to ensure the safety and well-being of all its students.

Barnardos
CAMHS
Cumberland County Council Children’s Services
Cumberland Safeguarding Children Partnership
Cumbria Police
NSPCC

Keeping Children Safe in Education


Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bullying, including Cyber-bullying
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Domestic Violence (DV)
Drugs and substance misuse
Fabricated or Induced Illness
Faith Abuse
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Forced Marriage (FM)
Gangs and Youth Violence
Gender Based Violence
Keeping children safe in education
Mental Health
OFSTED Review of sexual abuse in Schools and Colleges
Peer On Peer Abuse
Prevent Duty Guidance
Preventing Radicalisation
Private Fostering
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
Teenage Relationship Abuse
Trafficking
Working Together to Safeguard Children