Standard Examples of Evidence Score Descriptors 1.1 There is a named Role outlined in safeguarding strategic lead for policies and governance 0 No Evidence Submitted / No named person within organisation safeguarding and/or senior arrangements 1 person but not widely known or advertised management commitment Attendance at SSCB if Infrequent attendance at safeguarding forums. to the importance of applicable or similar forums. 2 Widely advertised named person who attends SSCB or similar forums to safeguarding children Promotion of role within and promote safeguarding external to organisation on a Job description states role and responsibilities ensures safeguarding regular policies and procedures are in place Actively promoting a Oversees compliance with Section 11 safeguarding culture. 3 Takes lead in organisation for safeguarding Job description contains roles Has undertaken training and a number of initiatives to champion a and responsibilities of safeguarding culture designated person. Attends and runs forums at which safeguarding practice is developed and Has received training in improved safeguarding. Provides support to the champions in achieving excellence in safeguarding. Training records. This is monitored and reviewed as a part of regular meetings Legally responsible person for safeguarding within the organisation Evidence of lines of 1.2 The organisation is communication linked into the Local 0 No evidence submitted / No named person within organisation. Job description includes the role Safeguarding Children 1 There is evidence that has been submitted that illustrates that the and responsibilities linked to the Board, including organisation is linked to the SSCB SSCB contributing to the work of the Board and sub-groups Minutes of the SSCB reflects the 2 is evidence that has been submitted that illustrates that the contributions made by the The representative(s) organisation has lines of communication that links them to the SSCB , organisation understand their role and There is evidence that the representation on the SSCB understands their how to communicate Minutes of the subgroups reflect role messages from/to the the contributions made by the There is evidence that the representation communicates messages to and organisation organisation. from the organisation and to and from the SSCB
Standard Examples of Evidence Score Descriptors 1.1 There is a named strategic lead for safeguarding and/or senior management commitment to the importance of safeguarding children Role outlined in safeguarding policies and governance arrangements Attendance at SSCB if applicable or similar forums. Promotion of role within and external to organisation on a regular Actively promoting a safeguarding culture. Job description contains roles and responsibilities of designated person. Has received training in safeguarding. Training records. Legally responsible person for safeguarding within the organisation 0 No Evidence Submitted / No named person within organisation 1 person but not widely known or advertised Infrequent attendance at safeguarding forums. 2 Widely advertised named person who attends SSCB or similar forums to promote safeguarding Job description states role and responsibilities ensures safeguarding policies and procedures are in place Oversees compliance with Section 11 3 Takes lead in organisation for safeguarding Has undertaken training and a number of initiatives to champion a safeguarding culture Attends and runs forums at which safeguarding practice is developed and improved Provides support to the champions in achieving excellence in safeguarding. This is monitored and reviewed as a part of regular meetings 1.2 The organisation is linked into the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including contributing to the work of the Board and sub-groups The representative(s) understand their role and how to communicate messages from/to the organisation Evidence of lines of communication Job description includes the role and responsibilities linked to the SSCB Minutes of the SSCB reflects the contributions made by the organisation Minutes of the subgroups reflect the contributions made by the organisation. 0 No evidence submitted / No named person within organisation. 1 There is evidence that has been submitted that illustrates that the organisation is linked to the SSCB 2 is evidence that has been submitted that illustrates that the organisation has lines of communication that links them to the SSCB , There is evidence that the representation on the SSCB understands their role There is evidence that the representation communicates messages to and from the organisation and to and from the SSCB