Safeguarding
Blackford CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Safeguarding children is EVERYBODY’S responsibility.
What can you expect from us?
- We will provide a safe environment in which your child can thrive.
- We will educate your child on how to stay safe, including staying safe online.
- We will listen to your child and act upon any concerns.
- We will contact you if your child is absent and you have not contacted us, to ensure everyone is safe and well.
- We will respond promptly to any problems or concerns you tell us about.
- We will offer support and advice when needed.
Our Safeguarding Team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Mrs Lindsey Slater - Headteacher
head@blackford.cumbria.sch.uk
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs):
Mrs Sarah Combe
Sarah.combe@blackford.cumbria.sch.uk
Miss Melanie Cruickshank
m.cruickshank@blackford.cumbria.sch.uk
Mrs Selina Noble
Selina.noble@blackford.cumbria.sch.uk
Safeguarding Governor:
Mrs Dorothea MacKay
Dorothea.Mackay@blackford.cumbria.sch.uk
Early Help
Early help, also known as early intervention, is support given to a child or family when a problem first emerges, to help stop issues from escalating. It can be provided at any stage in a child or young person’s life. We work in partnership with parents, carers, families and external agencies to keep children safe.
If you require any support or further information, please speak to our Senco, Mrs Selina Noble or the Designated Safeguarding Leads for further information and support.
If you have any concerns about the safety and well-being of a child, you must report them either to school or to the Cumberland Safeguarding Hub on 0333 240 1727.
Child Protection and Safeguarding
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Child-on-Child Abuse Policy and Procedures | [pdf 411KB] |
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Child Protection Policy and Procedures 2024 -25 | [pdf 943KB] |
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Missing Child Procedures 2023-24 | [pdf 303KB] |
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Online Safety Policy and Procedures 2023-24 | [pdf 613KB] |
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Overarching Safeguarding Statement 2023-24 | [pdf 302KB] |
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Online Safety
Please read the following documents or use the links below to learn more about online safety:
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Information and online resources | [pdf 1MB] |
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Parental Controls Booklet | [pdf 4MB] |
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Supporting young people online | [pdf 652KB] |
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Young people and social networking services | [pdf 818KB] |
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Online Safety Monthly Newsletters 2025-2026
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Online Safety Newsletter November 2025 | [pdf 547KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter October 2025 | [pdf 253KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter September 2025 | [pdf 429KB] |
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Online Safety Monthly Newsletters 2024-2025
Online Safety Videos - Knowsley City Learning Centres (knowsleyclcs.org.uk)
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Online Safety Newsletter April 2025 | [pdf 396KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter March 2025 | [pdf 463KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter November 2024 | [pdf 389KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter October 2024 | [pdf 390KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter September 2024 | [pdf 366KB] |
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Online Safety Monthly Newsletters 2023-2024
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Online Safety Newsletter July 2024 | [pdf 420KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter June 2024 | [pdf 343KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter May 2024 | [pdf 365KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter April 2024 | [pdf 313KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter March 2024 | [pdf 388KB] |
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Safer Internet Day Newsletter February 2024 | [pdf 173KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter February 2024 | [pdf 385KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter January 2024 | [pdf 401KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter December 2023 | [pdf 445KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter November 2023 | [pdf 463KB] |
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Online Safety Newsletter October 2023 | [pdf 337KB] |
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