Coronavirus FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coronavirus: safeguarding in schools – Govt. guidance
On 27th March 2020, the government published safeguarding guidance for schools, colleges and other providers. In this video, specialist safeguarding consultant, Andrew Hall, explains the guidance and what you should do to implement it.
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FAQs about s128 prohibitions
What is the s128 check?
The check refers to the Education and Skills Act 2008, section 128, in which the Secretary of State for Education ‘is able to make directions prohibiting individuals from taking part in independent school management'. …
What does Ofsted say about Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Checks
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 …
Do volunteers in school need an Enhanced DBS check?
Keeping Children Safe in Education is statutory guidance from the Department for Education issued under Section 175 of the Education Act 2002, the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, and the Non-Maintained Special Schools (England) Regulations 2015. The guidance should …
FAQs about Child Protection Records
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 …
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
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.
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DBS checks and the Single Central Record – FAQs
We have new ‘School-centred initial teacher training' (SCITT) trainees starting in September, when is the earliest we should do a DBS check? Would three months be correct?
As long as the check is returned before the person starts work in …
Should we have a lockdown procedure ?
I think that a lockdown procedure needs to be treated like the fire procedure. Some schools have brought fire and lockdown into one critical incident plan. Essentially fire evacuation explains how to get everyone out safely; lockdown keeps everyone in, …
What does the Safeguarding Governor do?
The Education Act 2002 places a duty on schools to have arrangements in place to ensure that they to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; and follow statutory guidance. Governing Bodies must have someone who understands the requirements of …