Posts Tagged ‘safeguarding schools’
What level of safeguarding training do I need to work in a school?
Everyone who works in a school needs safeguarding and child protection training, whatever their role. That includes teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, site and catering teams, supply staff and volunteers. Schools do not use official safeguarding “levels”. Instead, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) sets out what training each group needs and how often. In…
Read MoreIs Safeguarding Training a Legal Requirement?
When it comes to safeguarding training and the law, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. In this blog we define what safeguarding training is, who needs to take it and is it a legal requirement to take safeguarding training in the United Kingdom? What is safeguarding training? You might be familiar with safeguarding…
Read More6 Steps to Successful Safeguarding in Schools
It goes without saying that safeguarding is an important and essential topic in any school environment, and every member of staff should be equally invested in promoting the safety and welfare of the students. Here are our 6 steps to successful safeguarding in schools: (1) Create a comprehensive safeguarding policy Every school setting should have…
Read MoreWhat is a Designated Safeguarding Lead?
Everyone has a role to play when it comes to safeguarding, but what role should the designated safeguarding lead person play in protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in your organization? What is a designated safeguarding lead? While every member of staff in a school, college or education setting should be up to…
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