Safeguarding

To support schools in this process Norfolk Children’s Services have produced a model: Whole School Policy for Safeguarding Children Incorporating Child Protection

In addition Schools may wish to refer to the following documents:

• Ofsted Safeguarding Briefing (January 2010)
• Briefing for section 5 inspectors on safeguarding children (October 2009)
• Ofsted Safeguarding Children Guidance (April 09)
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Adults who work with Children and Young People in Educational Settings (March 2009)
• Training requirements grid reference sheet for school staff
• Safeguarding training requirements for school staff
• Important information for all schools regarding Safeguarding
• Whole School Group A Training Safeguarding in Education
• Self Review Tool For Safeguarding And Child Protection In Schools
• Safeguarding Training Materials For School Staff and Volunteers
• Safeguarding Children in Norfolk Schools
• Amended guidance to schools on safeguarding on work placements - January 2010 (MI 9/10)

All schools need to keep updated their on-line recording of the staff with designated roles for safeguarding and the associated training undertaken within the last 3-year period. This is done via the designated staff website.

All educational establishments are required to follow the statutory guidance ‘Safeguarding Children & safer recruitment & selection in Education‘.  Visit the following websites for more information:  TeacherNet  and ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’.