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Child Protection

At Downpatrick Primary School we take our duty of care very seriously.  We follow all DENI codes of practice and liaise with outside agencies as necessary. If you wish for further information then please contact the school principal.
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Please click on the link below to read our CHILD PROTECTION POLICY.

Child Protection Information for Parents
Parents who wish to highlight a concern should adhere to the following procedure.
  1. I have a concern about my child’s safety.
  2. I can talk to the class teacher
  3. If I am still concerned, I can talk to Mrs Cooke (P1), Designated teacher for Child Protection or the Deputy Designated teacher for Child Protection, Mrs Beattie (LSC) or Mrs Alexander (P6)
  4. If I am still concerned, I can talk to Mr Stevenson, Principal
  5. If I am still concerned, I can talk / write to the Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Mrs Jo Edgar or Designated Governor for Child Protection, Mr Mark Irwin-Watson. 

At any time you can speak to a Social Worker. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Principal's Message
    • Staff
    • Child Protection & Related Policies
    • School Inspection Dec 2025
    • Complaints Policy
    • Privacy Policy for Pupils/Parents/Guardians
    • Governors
    • Our New Key Stage 1 Block - History of the Build
    • Accommodation
    • Open Afternoon Filmshow
  • Children
    • Class Pages >
      • SPEYF 1 - The Butterfles
      • SPEYF 2 - The Ladybirds
      • P1
      • P2
      • LSC The Hedgehogs
      • P3
      • P4
      • LSC The Owls
      • P5
      • LSC The Squirrels
      • P6
      • P7 20252026 >
        • P7 links and help Videos
        • P7 Remote Learning
        • P7 Transition 20252026
        • P7 Project work 2022
        • P7 Project work
        • P7 20242025
        • P7 20232024
        • P7 2021 2022
      • LSC The Foxes
    • Achievements/Awards >
      • Attendance Awards
      • Accelerated Reader
      • Buddy Page
      • Literacy Awards
      • Times Tables Rock Stars
      • Team Sports Page >
        • Cross- Country Team
        • Netball
        • Football
      • Swimming Certificates
      • Leavers' Assembly June 25
      • Sacraments News
      • 100th Day at School
      • Sports Day 2024
      • Sports Day 2023
    • Down Dynamos 2025-26 >
      • Down Dynamos 2024-25
      • Down Dynamos 23-24
      • Down Dynamos 22-23
      • Down Dynamos 21-22
      • Down Dynamos 2020-21
      • Downpatrick Dynamos 2019-20
      • Down Dynamos 2018-19
      • Down Dynamos 2017-18
      • Down Dynamos 2016-17
      • Down Dynamos 2015-16
    • After School Clubs
    • Art Club
    • House Points >
      • House Competitions
    • Endeavour Cups
    • School Council >
      • School Council - International Week
    • Eco Council >
      • Eco Club
      • Garden Tidy Up
      • Green Day
      • Pollinator Garden
    • School Concerts/Events >
      • Tollymore Trip 2025
      • Talent Show 2024
      • Book Week 2025
      • Christmas Concerts >
        • P1/P2 Christmas Nativity 2023
        • Christmas Concert 2015
        • Christmas 2021
        • Christmas 2020
      • Science Week
      • Summer School 2020
      • Summer School 2021
      • Harvest Assembly
      • Ardnabannon Residential
      • DPS FM Radio Station
      • Edinburgh 2015
      • P6/7 transition Summer School
  • Learning Support Centre
    • LSC Newsletters
  • Community
    • Parents >
      • Letters To Parents
      • News Letters
      • After School Care Club (ASCC)
      • P1 Enrolment for Sept 2026
      • Calendar >
        • School Holidays 2025-26
      • Online Uniform Orders
      • School Dinner Menu
      • Reading App - Libby
      • Learning Out of School >
        • School closure resources for parents
        • Literacy Support
        • Maths Support
        • Storytime with .......
    • PTA >
      • PTA Committee
      • Colour Run for Action Cancer
      • PTA Tractor Run
      • PTA - Pictures from Events
      • Splash & Dash Sponsored Walks
      • Glam & Glow Event
    • Shared Education
    • 50th Anniversary of DPS
    • Angel Wishes Charity
  • Contact
    • Twitter Page
  • P1 Admissions for Sept 2026
  • Links inc. E Safety
    • Safer Schools app
  • Nursery Schools in Downpatrick