Effective policies and procedures are in place and updated annually including a behaviour policy/“code of conduct” for staff and volunteers. Information is provided to the Local Authority (on behalf of the NSCB) through the Annual Section 11 Safeguarding Return; For schools this responsibilities is covered in the Education Act 2002 There is an individual member of the Governing Body who will champion issues to do with safeguarding children and child protection within the school, liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and provide information and reports to the Governing Body; The school contributes to inter-agency working in line with statutory guidance and Together to Safeguard Children” 2015 Northamptonshire County “Working including providing a Council’s “Thresholds and Pathways Document” offer of early help for children who require this through the Early Help Assessment process. Safeguarding arrangements take into account the procedures and practice of the local authority and the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Board (NSCB). 3.3 Headteacher The Headteacher of the school will ensure that: The policies and procedures adopted by the Governing Body are effectively implemented, and followed by all staff; Sufficient resources and time are allocated to enable the Safeguarding Lead and other staff to discharge their responsibilities, including taking part in strategy discussions and other inter-agency meetings, and contributing to the assessment of children; Allegations of abuse or concerns that a member of staff or adult working at school may pose a risk of harm to a child or young person are notified to the Designated Officer (formerly LADO); All staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice in regard to children, and such concerns are addressed sensitively, confidentially and effectively in a timely manner; All staff are made aware that they have an individual responsibility to pass on safeguarding concerns and that if all else fails to report these directly to Children’s Social Care Services or the Police. Designated Safeguarding Lead The responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead are found in of Annex B and include: Children Safe in Education” 2016 “Keeping Provision of information to the LSCB/Local Authority on safeguarding and child protection;
Effective policies and procedures are in place and updated annually including a behaviour policy/“code of conduct” for staff and volunteers. Information is provided to the Local Authority (on behalf of the NSCB) through the Annual Section 11 Safeguarding Return; For schools this responsibilities is covered in the Education Act 2002 There is an individual member of the Governing Body who will champion issues to do with safeguarding children and child protection within the school, liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and provide information and reports to the Governing Body; The school contributes to inter-agency working in line with statutory guidance “Working Together to Safeguard Children” 2015 and Northamptonshire County Council’s “Thresholds and Pathways Document” including providing a offer of early help for children who require this through the Early Help Assessment process. Safeguarding arrangements take into account the procedures and practice of the local authority and the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Board (NSCB). 3.3 Headteacher The Headteacher of the school will ensure that: The policies and procedures adopted by the Governing Body are effectively implemented, and followed by all staff; Sufficient resources and time are allocated to enable the Safeguarding Lead and other staff to discharge their responsibilities, including taking part in strategy discussions and other inter-agency meetings, and contributing to the assessment of children; Allegations of abuse or concerns that a member of staff or adult working at school may pose a risk of harm to a child or young person are notified to the Designated Officer (formerly LADO); All staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice in regard to children, and such concerns are addressed sensitively, confidentially and effectively in a timely manner; All staff are made aware that they have an individual responsibility to pass on safeguarding concerns and that if all else fails to report these directly to Children’s Social Care Services or the Police. Designated Safeguarding Lead The responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead are found in Annex B of “Keeping Children Safe in Education” 2016 and include: Provision of information to the LSCB/Local Authority on safeguarding and child protection;
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