the policies and procedures adopted by the Governing Body or Trust are fully implemented and followed by all staff sufficient resources and time are allocated to enable the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other staff to discharge their responsibilities effectively all staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice in regard to children, and such concerns are addressed sensitively and effectively in a timely manner in accordance with agreed whistle blowing policies 6.3 Designated Safeguarding Lead The Designated Safeguarding Lead will: 6.3.1 Managing referrals refer cases of suspected abuse or allegations to the relevant investigating agencies, Police or the LADO/DO Children’s Social Care, Liaise with the Principal to inform him/her of issues especially ongoing enquiries under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989 and police investigations. act as a source of support , advice and expertise within the educational establishment; ensure there is always cover for this role. 6.3.2 Training receive appropriate training carried out every 2 years; recognise how to identify signs of abuse and when it is appropriate to make a referral; have a working knowledge of how LA Safeguarding Children Board operates, the conduct of a child protection case conference and a child protection review conference and be able to attend and contribute to these effectively when required to do so; ensure that all staff have access to and understand the school’s Safeguarding and child protection policy and written Code of Staff Conduct; ensure that all staff are made aware of the safeguarding systems in place and provided with details of the Designated Safeguarding Lead during induction training; ensure that all staff have regular safeguarding updates, as required, but at least annually; be alert to the specific needs of children in need, those with special educational needs and young carers; ensure that all staff are made aware of their responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and the responsibility to
the policies and procedures adopted by the Governing Body or Trust are fully implemented and followed by all staff sufficient resources and time are allocated to enable the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other staff to discharge their responsibilities effectively all staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice in regard to children, and such concerns are addressed sensitively and effectively in a timely manner in accordance with agreed whistle blowing policies 6.3 Designated Safeguarding Lead The Designated Safeguarding Lead will: 6.3.1 Managing referrals refer cases of suspected abuse or allegations to the relevant investigating agencies, Children’s Social Care, Police or the LADO/DO Liaise with the Principal to inform him/her of issues especially ongoing enquiries under Section 47 of the Children Act 1989 and police investigations. act as a source of support , advice and expertise within the educational establishment; ensure there is always cover for this role. 6.3.2 Training receive appropriate training carried out every 2 years; recognise how to identify signs of abuse and when it is appropriate to make a referral; have a working knowledge of how LA Safeguarding Children Board operates, the conduct of a child protection case conference and a child protection review conference and be able to attend and contribute to these effectively when required to do so; ensure that all staff have access to and understand the school’s Safeguarding and child protection policy and written Code of Staff Conduct; ensure that all staff are made aware of the safeguarding systems in place and provided with details of the Designated Safeguarding Lead during induction training; ensure that all staff have regular safeguarding updates, as required, but at least annually; be alert to the specific needs of children in need, those with special educational needs and young carers; ensure that all staff are made aware of their responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and the responsibility to