Safeguarding is at the very heart of our culture at Thwaites School. We understand that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and ensure all training, practices and policies are up-to-date and fit for purpose. 

Our school also works in partnership with Operation Encompass, a police and education early information safeguarding partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse. 

For more information regarding Operation Encompass, please follow the link below:

https://www.operationencompass.org/

Our designated safeguarding lead is Mr. M. Redhead.

Our deputy designated safeguarding lead is Mrs. J. Ross.

Our safeguarding governor is Mr. D. Savage.

Below you will find our most recent child protection policy and procedures.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, or wish to receive a hardcopy of the school's child protection policy and procedures, then please don't hesitate to contact the school. 

Telephone: 01229 772554

Email: admin@thwaites.cumbria.sch.uk