C O N T E N T S 1 Introduction 2 Statutory Framework 3 The Designated Safeguarding Lead 4 The Governing Body 5 When to be concerned 6 Dealing with a Disclosure 7 Record Keeping 8 Confidentiality 9 School Procedures 10 Communication with parents 11 Allegations Involving School Staff/Volunteers Appendix 1 Link to Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2016) Part One: Information for all school and college staff and Annex A :Further information Appendix 2 Declaration for staff: Child Protection Policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2016) Appendix 3 What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused: advice for practitioners flowchart (DfE 2015) Appendix 4 Indicators of and neglect INTRODUCTION Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that
C O N T E N T S 1 Introduction 2 Statutory Framework 3 The Designated Safeguarding Lead 4 The Governing Body 5 When to be concerned 6 Dealing with a Disclosure 7 Record Keeping 8 Confidentiality 9 School Procedures 10 Communication with parents 11 Allegations Involving School Staff/Volunteers Appendix 1 Link to Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2016) Part One: Information for all school and college staff and Annex A :Further information Appendix 2 Declaration for staff: Child Protection Policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE, 2016) Appendix 3 What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused: advice for practitioners flowchart (DfE 2015) Appendix 4 Indicators of and neglect INTRODUCTION Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that
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