Newry High School is committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors. Safeguarding is of paramount importance, we have a moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all of our students, by providing a caring, positive, safe, and exciting environment, whereby the personal, social, physical and moral development of the individual child is supported. The school ensures that safeguarding legislation and guidance are adhered to and taken into account when developing and revisiting policies, procedures and associated arrangements.

Our Designated teacher for safeguarding is Mr Craig McKee, Vice-Principal. Our Deputy Designated Teacher is Mrs Dunn, Senior Teacher. You can contact them on 028 3026 2383 or by email on safeguarding@newryhigh.newry.ni.sch.uk.

It is a condition of employment that all staff are properly vetted and deemed suitable to work and support children. We also ensure that all staff are trained to an appropriate level dependent on their responsibilities. The school’s commitment to safeguarding is paramount to the success of all students. The schools Governing Board, Senior Leadership and the Safeguarding Team will ensure that all policies and procedures are kept up to date and in line with the latest advice from the Education Authority. We must inform the parents and carers that there may be occasions where we have to make safeguarding referrals to external agencies without notifying parents. In these circumstances, we assure you that we are acting in the best interests of the child’s safety.