Our #OrdPolicyEdits – Annual KCSIE Refresher is available for £20 this year (includes staff knowledge check)

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#OrdPolicyEdits – Building a culture of safeguarding in schools

Providing a safe environment for children to learn, identifying children and young people, who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in an educational setting are the key stone of any school or setting Safeguarding and child protection policy and a strong culture of safeguarding, where all teachers play a pivotal role in creating a secure environment where children and young people can thrive academically, socially and emotionally, can only be developed when teachers receive adequate and thorough training.

All Teachers and staff in school should feel confident and secure when reporting concerns to their DSL or deputy DSL, who can then take appropriate action. Teachers should be able to recoginse the signs of potential harm and abuse, to keep all your children and young people within your school or setting safe from harm.   Regular training and development sessions allow all your teachers to stay up-to-date with reporting concerns and the latest best practices and policies.

Alongside staff training and development, teachers from early years onwards can integrate age-appropriate lessons on personal safety, consent, and appropriate online behaviour into the school or setting’s curriculum, as well as empowering your children and young people to understand their rights and how to protect themselves.

Building a culture of safeguarding however extends beyond the school gates. Establishing collaborative partnerships with other agencies, such as social services and healthcare providers, ensures a holistic approach to child protection and protecting children from harm. By working together, and sharing information and expertise we can create further safety for the children attending your school or setting.

This year’s package includes,

• Building a culture of safeguarding in schools       
• Potential focus for your annual training refresher             
• Example Safeguarding and CP training calendar 
• Contextual Safeguarding & examples      
• Examples of Types of Abuse       
• Reporting Concerns       
• Examples of reporting concerns
• Receiving a Disclosure   
• Responding to a Disclosure
• Staff knowledge check