Hylton Castle Primary whole school/setting supervision policy aims to provide clear direction and guidance for those who hold responsibility as Designated Safeguarding Leads or Nominated Deputies in Child Protection in receiving appropriate one to one , peer or group supervision in the area of Child Protection.

Our named Safeguarding Governors are: Mrs Denise Wilson and Mrs Suzie Mason.

If you are worried about a child and want to report child abuse or neglect you can contact Children's Safeguarding on 0191 561 7007.

Please note, this number should only be used during the following hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.15pm and Friday, 8.30am to 4.45pm.

If you are ringing out of hours (evenings and weekends) please contact our Emergency Duty Team on 0191 520 5560.

You can also contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or e mail help@nspcc.org.uk, you can also contact Childline about anything, they will discuss your worries and concerns and provide advice, they can be contacted here: www.childline.org.uk/get-support

If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999 straight away.