Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is safeguarding, and why is it important?
providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems
emerge
protecting children from maltreatment
ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
Who at the school is responsible for safeguarding?
Everyone
Who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and how would you contact them?
Richard Smith
In person
What are the signs that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse?
If you had a safeguarding concern about a student, what would you do?
Report it to the DSL as soon as possible
What would you do if a student disclosed a safeguarding concern to you?
Listen, record and explain the next steps
How do you record a safeguarding concern, and where is this information stored?
CPOMS, or written down clearly signed and dated
What would you do if you had a safeguarding concern about a colleague?
Report to the DSL
When was your last safeguarding training, and what did it cover?
September 2024
New updates to KCSIE
Safeguarding policy
Where can you find the school’s safeguarding policy?
School website
How does the school ensure that all staff are aware of safeguarding procedures?
What measures are in place to ensure safer recruitment at the school?
Everyone is DBS checked
The Recruitment and Selection Policy is followed
Safer recruitment training in the past 5 years
How does the school promote online safety?
What is the Prevent duty, and how do you fulfil your responsibility in this area?
What do you understand about child-on-child abuse, and how is it addressed in the school?
How would you support a student who has suffered harm or is experiencing mental health difficulties?
What steps would you take if you were concerned about a student’s well-being but were unsure whether it was a safeguarding issue?
How does the school ensure that students are aware of safeguarding and know how to report concerns?
What is the school’s whistleblowing policy, and when would you use it?
If you felt that the DSL had not taken appropriate action, what would you do next?
