Every new member of staff completes a safeguarding questionnaire to check their understanding. We have 5 members of staff who are trained in the restraint of children wo understand that the use of reasonable force is a last resort. We have behavior plans for all children who we deem a risk in this area. This is in order to minimize the likelihood of challenging behavior and when it does occur there would be less use of physical restraint and other restrictive methods. Where restraint is used we have a policy of a communication document being completed with the child’s parent which details the type of restraint/ length and reason for restraint and de-escalation strategies used and the parent signs to agree with the process. Framework Underpinning this Policy This policy and procedures have been written and will be implemented in-line with the safeguarding and child protection procedures established by Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board & LSCB. It is also written in accordance with legislation established by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004, the Education Act 2002 and other core legislation and guidance [the following list is not exhaustive]: Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015); Keeping Children Safe in Education (2016); Teacher Standards (2012); What to do if you're worried a child is being abused (2015); Information Sharing advice for practitioners (2015); Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 (2015); Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (inc. the 'Prevent Duty'); Serious Crime Act (2015); Education (Independent Academy Standards) Regulations (2014). Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities School staff have no investigative role where child protection is concerned; this is a matter for police and children's social care. However, schools do have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and all staff,
Every new member of staff completes a safeguarding questionnaire to check their understanding. We have 5 members of staff who are trained in the restraint of children wo understand that the use of reasonable force is a last resort. We have behavior plans for all children who we deem a risk in this area. This is in order to minimize the likelihood of challenging behavior and when it does occur there would be less use of physical restraint and other restrictive methods. Where restraint is used we have a policy of a communication document being completed with the child’s parent which details the type of restraint/ length and reason for restraint and de-escalation strategies used and the parent signs to agree with the process. Framework Underpinning this Policy This policy and procedures have been written and will be implemented in-line with the safeguarding and child protection procedures established by Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board & LSCB. It is also written in accordance with legislation established by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004, the Education Act 2002 and other core legislation and guidance [the following list is not exhaustive]: Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015); Keeping Children Safe in Education (2016); Teacher Standards (2012); What to do if you're worried a child is being abused (2015); Information Sharing advice for practitioners (2015); Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 (2015); Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (inc. the 'Prevent Duty'); Serious Crime Act (2015); Education (Independent Academy Standards) Regulations (2014). Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities School staff have no investigative role where child protection is concerned; this is a matter for police and children's social care. However, schools do have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and all staff,
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