All learners are informed of the staff in College who they can approach with any concerns in relation to safeguarding. Accurate records of all incidents are kept and maintained in a secure place including records of any referrals made. Regular meetings will be held with the safeguarding team. Advice and support is available to on issues relating to safeguarding and child protection. Review this policy and any associated procedures at least once a year. Report to Corporation Board annually. There is a robust procedure in place for the recruitment of staff. Role of the Corporation The Governors have a corporate responsibility for ensuring that: A Safeguarding policy and procedures are in place. The College pays regard to Safeguarding within its Policies and Procedures for the recruitment and selection of staff. There is an annual Safeguarding report to the governing body. Role of the Principal and Chief Executive The Principal and Executive has the responsibility for ensuring that: All staff are made aware of the policy and procedure and have access to them. The people who need to know the policy and procedures are given the information and have access to it. The policy and procedures are given a high degree of priority and are implemented across the College. Confidentiality is maintained at all times in respect of complaints / allegations. A senior member of staff has the designated responsibility. Role of the Deputy Principal The Deputy Principal has a responsibility for ensuring that: The College Safeguarding Team have support and resources to enable their functions to be carried out. Appropriate levels of training are established for all established staff and governors and ensure that this training is included in the College training plan. Effective procedures are drawn up in consultation with the Cumbria Local Safeguarding Children Board and distributed to all staff and that procedures are reviewed annually. Role of the Safeguarding Co-ordinator The Safeguarding Co-ordinator will: Liaise with other agencies and with Children’s Social Care Services. Monitor and review College procedures and seek advice of the Local Children Safeguarding Board and Children’s Services to bring about a change in procedures if necessary. Role of the Safeguarding Team
All learners are informed of the staff in College who they can approach with any concerns in relation to safeguarding. Accurate records of all incidents are kept and maintained in a secure place including records of any referrals made. Regular meetings will be held with the safeguarding team. Advice and support is available to on issues relating to safeguarding and child protection. Review this policy and any associated procedures at least once a year. Report to Corporation Board annually. There is a robust procedure in place for the recruitment of staff. Role of the Corporation The Governors have a corporate responsibility for ensuring that: A Safeguarding policy and procedures are in place. The College pays regard to Safeguarding within its Policies and Procedures for the recruitment and selection of staff. There is an annual Safeguarding report to the governing body. Role of the Principal and Chief Executive The Principal and Executive has the responsibility for ensuring that: All staff are made aware of the policy and procedure and have access to them. The people who need to know the policy and procedures are given the information and have access to it. The policy and procedures are given a high degree of priority and are implemented across the College. Confidentiality is maintained at all times in respect of complaints / allegations. A senior member of staff has the designated responsibility. Role of the Deputy Principal The Deputy Principal has a responsibility for ensuring that: The College Safeguarding Team have support and resources to enable their functions to be carried out. Appropriate levels of training are established for all established staff and governors and ensure that this training is included in the College training plan. Effective procedures are drawn up in consultation with the Cumbria Local Safeguarding Children Board and distributed to all staff and that procedures are reviewed annually. Role of the Safeguarding Co-ordinator The Safeguarding Co-ordinator will: Liaise with other agencies and with Children’s Social Care Services. Monitor and review College procedures and seek advice of the Local Children Safeguarding Board and Children’s Services to bring about a change in procedures if necessary. Role of the Safeguarding Team
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