This resource is designed to support educational institutions in developing strong safeguarding frameworks. A strong safeguarding policy ensures not only the safety and wellbeing of children but also equips staff and stakeholders with clear protocols and responsibilities. This guide outlines the basic components of a school safeguarding policy, serving as a practical resource for schools.
A School Safeguarding Policy must include:
- Safeguarding Statement of purpose and applicability
- Definition of key words
- Key Legislation
- Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities
- Safeguarding Team’s details
- Monitoring Roles of the Governing body
- Code of conduct for members of the school community
- Definition, forms and indicators of abuse and neglect
- Safeguarding concerns protocol
- How to handle disclosures
- Reference to “Allegations against staff”, “Safer Recruitment”, “Child on Child Abuse”, “Online Safety”, “Low level concerns policy”, “Safe touch and use of reasonable force” policies
- Contextual Safeguarding
- Record keeping and Information Sharing
- School’s Safeguarding Training details
- Details on Policy Monitoring and Review
- External Contacts and References
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