Child refers to all children on our school roll and any child under the age of 18 who comes into contact with our school. This includes unborn babies. Any safeguarding concerns or disclosures of abuse relating to a child at school or outside of school hours are within the scope of this policy. Expectations All staff are: familiar with this safeguarding policy and have an opportunity to contribute to its review. alert to signs and indicators of possible abuse. able to record and report concerns as set out in this policy. able to deal with a disclosure of abuse from a pupil. involved in the implementation of individual education programmes, integrated support plans, child in need plans and interagency child protection plans as required. In addition, all staff have read and understood Part 1 of the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE 2016). Governors As key strategic decision makers and vision setters for the academy, the governors will make sure that our policies and procedures are in line with national and local safeguarding requirements. Governors will work with the senior leaders to make sure the following safeguarding essentials are in place: Training/Teaching Policy/Procedures Staffing Children taught about online Child voice Designated Safeguarding safety Children Missing out on Lead (DSL) Code of conduct education and Children Deputy Designated D/DSL training Missing Education (CME) Safeguarding lead (DDSL) KCSiE Part 1 Concerns about staff conduct Designated LAC teacher (even Looked After Children (LAC) Dealing with a child at if there are no LAC on roll) Online safety training for staff immediate risk Prevent Early help Staff training Female Genital Mutilation Whistleblowing (FGM) Honour based violence (HBV) Peer on Peer abuse Reporting abuse /WSCB procedures SEND and safeguarding Staff contribution to policy Safeguarding policy review Allegations management Our chair of governors is responsible for liaising with the local authority Designated Officer for Allegations (DOfA) and other partner agencies in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against the headteacher. Audit The nominated governor (NG) for safeguarding will liaise with the headteacher and the D/DSL to complete an annual safeguarding audit return to the local authority.
Child refers to all children on our school roll and any child under the age of 18 who comes into contact with our school. This includes unborn babies. Any safeguarding concerns or disclosures of abuse relating to a child at school or outside of school hours are within the scope of this policy. Expectations All staff are: familiar with this safeguarding policy and have an opportunity to contribute to its review. alert to signs and indicators of possible abuse. able to record and report concerns as set out in this policy. able to deal with a disclosure of abuse from a pupil. involved in the implementation of individual education programmes, integrated support plans, child in need plans and interagency child protection plans as required. Governors In addition, all staff have read and understood Part 1 of the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE 2016). key strategic decision makers and vision setters for the academy, the governors will make sure that our policies and procedures are in line with national and local safeguarding requirements. Governors will work with the senior leaders to make sure the following safeguarding essentials are in place: Training/Teaching Policy/Procedures Staffing Children taught about online safety Code of conduct D/DSL training KCSiE Part 1 Looked After Children (LAC) Online safety training for staff Prevent Staff training Whistleblowing Child voice Children Missing out on education and Children Missing Education (CME) Concerns about staff conduct Dealing with a child at immediate risk Early help Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Honour based violence (HBV) Peer on Peer abuse Reporting abuse /WSCB procedures SEND and safeguarding Staff contribution to policy Safeguarding policy review Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead (DDSL) Designated LAC teacher (even if there are no LAC on roll) Allegations management Our chair of governors is responsible for liaising with the local authority Designated Officer for Allegations (DOfA) and other partner agencies in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against the headteacher. Audit The nominated governor (NG) for safeguarding will liaise with the headteacher and the D/DSL to complete an annual safeguarding audit return to the local authority. As
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