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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Keeping an accurate Single Central Record is an essential part of keeping children safe in education. As a safeguarding consultant, Andrew Hall, is regularly asked questions about the SCR. In this article he answers some of the frequently asked questions.…
In this video, specialist safeguarding consultant, Andrew Hall talks about whistleblowing and how this fits into safeguarding children and young people.
What is whistleblowing?
The term ‘whistleblowing’ is sometimes confused with the need to report safeguarding or professional …
UPDATE In April 2018 the National College for Teaching and Leadership was replaced by the Teaching Regulation Agency. Wording on the website referenced in the video has subsequently been changed, but the function of the website is the same.
Prohibition …