Child Protection

The Child Protection coordinator for Castle Douglas High School is Mrs A Cook; the vice coordinator is Mr J Smith

Safeguarding and CP School Policy 2023

national-guidance-child-protection-scotland-2021

Equal Protection – information for families about changes to the law

On 7th November 2020 Scots law changed meaning that parents/carers in Scotland can no longer use physical punishment as a reasonable form of discipling their child.  Children now have the same rights as adults to be protected from any form of physical assault. 

The links below will provide additional information

Factsheet

School Nurse for Service Users