James Gillespie's High School

Visitor Zone

A warm welcome to James Gillespie’s High School. If you are visiting our campus in person, please find important information on this page.

We value everyone in our school community, and endeavour to treat staff, pupils and visitors positively and with respect. We would be grateful if any visitor interactions could always remain positive and respectful.

Quick Links

Main Campus Map
Malala Building Map
Curriculum Policy
Evaluation Procedure
Learning and Teaching Policy
Policy Documents
JGHS Charter

Key Contacts

Mr Neil McCallum
Head Teacher
For all teaching enquiries

Elaine O’Donnell
Business Manager
For all operational enquires

Mr Ian Porter
Depute Head Teacher
For all child protection enquiries

Mrs Donna MacIver
Depute Head Teacher
For all Darroch Campus child protection enquiries

Child Protection Procedure
Modhan-Obrach Do Dhìon Chloinne

Click here to access Child Protection Procedures Document

Please follow the following Child Protection Procedure whilst at James Gillespie’s High School.

Lean na ceumannan seo ma nochdas dragh mu dheidhinn Dìon Chloinne aig Àrd-sgoil Sheumas
Ghilleasbuig.

  • Pupil Led Disclosure

  • A learner comes to talk to you/messages you.

    Make it as easy as possible to talk/message

    Take time and space to listen

  • Do not attempt to gather evidence or proof.

    If comfortable, ask “wh” questions but do
    not ask leading questions.

  • Be honest about what you are required to do to ensure the learner gets the help that they need.

    Be explicit that you are required to pass the information on to the right
    people.

  • Take the learner seriously and reassure them.

    Remain neutral and try not to express shock or anger at what is being disclosed to you – just record and report.

  • Complete a Wellbeing Concern Form and give it as soon as practically possible to the Child Protection Coordinator.

    Record facts as fully as possible and use the learner’s own words
    and phrases.

  • Teacher / Adult Concern for Young Person

  • You see physical symptoms or signs.

    You suspect there is something wrong at home or school.

    You have concerns about behaviour changes.

  • Complete a Wellbeing Concern Form as fully as possible ensuring you note all facts clearly.

    Pass to the Child Protection Coordinator or Designated Member of Staff.

  • Discuss with the Child Protection Coordinator or Designated Member of Staff.

  • Ask for and expect feedback.

Mr Ian Porter
Child Protection Coordinator

Mrs Donna MacIver
Child Protection Coordinator – Darroch Campus

Wellbeing Concern Forms are stored in the Main Office at both Warrender Park Road and Darroch Campuses.

Wellbeing Concern Forms are also available here on Staff Zone.