At St Herbert's C of E Primary School, the safeguarding of our children is the highest priority. Please use the policies link on the left to view our school policies and guidance for parents/guardians in relation to safeguarding issues. 

The list below shows the safeguarding team within our school. 

Mr. M. Craig (the Designated Safeguarding Lead) can be contacted directly via m.craig@stherberts.cumbria.sch.uk

Mr. M Craig Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mr. I Jackson Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mrs. R Frampton Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

You can also contact Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership by visiting https://www.cumbriasafeguardingchildren.co.uk 

Full details on the county's policies, procedures and processes with regard to safeguarding plus analysis of outcomes of serious case reviews can be accessed through the link above.

The site also has a parental information zone.

If you ever have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a child then you can ring your concerns through to the County's 24 hour 'Safeguarding Hub' number and you can remain anonymous if you wish.

Callers can outline their concerns and the Safeguarding Hub will give advice (consultation) and if necessary undertake an assessment of need.

There is now also an adult NSPCC helpline where any concerned adult can seek advice if they are concerned about a child and would like advice on whether to make a referral.

The number to call is: