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Working with vulnerable children brings Designated Safeguarding …
Safeguarding policies are often long and, sometimes, complex to read. Although staff in schools have a lot to understand in safeguarding and child-protection, children themselves need clear and simple messages. Here are some child-friendly safeguarding policies to see what other …
Raising awareness of safeguarding across the school is an important first step in the keeping children safe. It is important that everyone in the school knows how to raise a concern, whether they are an adult or a child. Making …
This article was updated on 27/09/2019.
One aspect of an Ofsted inspection covers how well the school prevents unsuitable adults working with children and young people. To do this Ofsted will look at the implementation of Safer Recruitment procedures, ensure …
Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2019) states that schools must have a staff code of conduct, and that this is explained to new staff at induction. Although non-statutory, the document ‘Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Adults who work …
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The new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework for September 2019 has been published. Whilst there are a number of broader changes, this article …
Should schools keep a copy of the child protection records?
There is no statutory guidance which offers clarity on this issue. Local practice has developed over time, and there are essentially three types of retention that I come across. The …
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“As well as threats to the welfare of children from within their families, children may be vulnerable to abuse, or exploitation from outside their families.” …
In this video, Specialist Safeguarding Consultant, Andrew Hall explains what’s new in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018.
Note When the final version of the guidance was published in September 2018, there were a few further additions. To …
A third of all diagnosed mental health conditions in adulthood are directly related to adverse childhood experiences.
In this video, Andrew Hall explains the importance of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Member of Safeguarding.Pro can download the slides used in this video …