AS A PARENT IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT A CHILD’S WELFARE, YOU MAY FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE

Stage 1 - If I am concerned, I can talk to the class teacher

Stage 2- If I am still concerned, I can talk to the Designated Teacher for Child Protection – Mrs Sarah McDowell or the Deputy Designated Teacher – Miss Nicola Annett

Stage 3- If I am still concerned, I can talk to the Principal Mrs Sarah McDowell

Stage 4- If I am still concerned, I can talk/write to the Designated Governor, Mrs Emma McMullan or Chair of the Board of Governors, Mr Hugh Venney c/o St Patrick’s PS, Legamaddy

(You can also contact the CCMS at 160 High Street, Holywood, Co. Down)

At any time you can talk to the social worker (Tel 02844 613511)

or the Police (Tel No of Local CARE Unit 02890 650222)

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

NSPCC 028 9035 1135                         CONTACT YOUTH ETC 028 9045 7848

NI CHILDLINE 028 9032 7773               YOUTHLINE 028 9045 6654

CHILD CARE NI 028 9065 2713             CHILDREN’S LAW 028 9024 5704

YOUTHNET 028 9033 1880                   ADVICE LINE 028 9043 4242

BARNARDOS 028 9067 2366                BARNARDOS FAX 028 9067 2399

SAVE THE CHILDREN 028 90431123     SAVE THE CHILDREN FAX 028 9043 1314

CHILD PROTECTION 028 9065 0222     MARKET STREET SOCIAL SERVICES 028 4461 3511

Parents are requested to bring to the attention of the class teacher any issue that may be causing a problem, especially friendship issues or homework.