1 Management & Staffing Arrangements Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 1.1 There is a Designated Governor for Safeguarding KCSIE 2016 Ofsted Named in Safeguarding Policy 1.2 There is an identified Designated Lead for Safeguarding (DSL) There is an identified Designated Teacher for Children Looked After KCSIE 2016 Working Together Ofsted Named in Safeguarding Policy, Staffroom / other public place (e.g. photographs in main reception area)
Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 1.3 The DSL should be: A member of the Senior Leadership Team Fully trained to NCSCB standards Accessing updates through DSL Network Meetings / DSL support network including ADSL’s Ofsted Working Together Staffing organisation and structure evidences this. Feedback regarding attendance at Network Meetings 1.4 DSL takes lead responsibility for safeguarding cases within school KCSIE 2016 Working Together in policy Records, attendance at case conferences, relevant minutes, whole staff briefings
Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 1.5 DSL provides advice and support to staff. Staff understand the role of the DSL. KCSIE 2016 Staff meetings / briefings 1.6 DSLs liaises with LA and other agencies Working Together Records, case conferences minutes, attendance at agency meetings
1.12 DSL has deputies to cover any absence Working Together Procedures / Notices indicate this. A nominated DSL on site at all times (if not possible clear contingency plan in place) 1.13 DSL effective in identifying pupils at risk and taking appropriate follow up action: e.g. offending, misusing drugs, self-harm, missing, peer on peer abuse, radicalisation, CSE, grooming Working Together KCSIE 2016 Case records, referrals to external agencies, use of escalation arrangements Lists of vulnerable children regularly reviewed by Safeguarding Team Risk Assessments and relevant support in place. 2 Policy & Procedure Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 2.1 Clear and accessible Safeguarding Policy which conforms to statutory guidance Ofsted KCSIE 2016 In place, evident and widely shared, (+ website) Updated annually Procedures reflect policy
2.1 Staff responsibilities and expectations about reporting/recording are clearly defined KCSIE 2016 Ofsted Designated staff widely known to all staff and identified to parents All visitors informed of designated Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 2.3 Protective ethos requirements Working Together Ofsted Displays, website, brochure, stationery, adverts 2.4 Role of Governors clearly defined Stated in Policy Reported to annually/termly Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points
2.5 Monitoring and evaluation of practice and procedures including case-files. I.T. Filter systems monitored Ofsted KCSIE 2016 Safeguarding Governor regularly audits records Senior staff dip test procedures 2.6 Information for parents is available and easily accessible Ofsted 2016 Displays, website, brochure, stationery, adverts, how to a complaint or concern Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 2.7 Procedures in to deal with allegations against children, staff members or headteacher Working Together 2016 Clearly defined in Safeguarding Policy Managing Allegations Policy available to all staff Reference to Code of Conduct 2.8 Meeting the of children with medical conditions. Ofsted Intimate Care procedures identified for specific individuals
The medical needs of a child form part of the school’s responsibility to safeguard the child and prevent any harm coming to them. Medical care plans are part of the school’s safeguarding arrangements Care in place and appropriately trained staff clearly identified Medicines procedures clear to all staff Educational visits take account of medical conditions 2.9 Other policies with links/references to safeguarding Evident & in place Available on website and in relevant around school Allegations guidance Working Together PREVENT PREVENT DBS Policy Safer Recruitment 2016 Self-Disclosure Staff Suitability Declaration Form: annually Childcare Disqualification Requirements KCSIE 2016
Internet Safety –Staff KCSIE 2016 Including guidance for social media Internet Safety – Students KCSIE 2016 Including e-safety guidance Use of Images Photographs Parental agreement Opt out Code of conduct KCSIE 2016 Issued to all staff Regularly referred to and updated Available on Induction Staff Induction Safeguarding information shared New staff trained within one term of induction Visitor / Volunteer Policy Available and up to date Issued to visitors / volunteers DfE guidance for working with people Available within school signposted to resources Issued on Induction Whistleblowing Policy / Confidential Reporting Policy Working Together Available and referred to regularly All staff have access to LA, NCSCB and Children’s Social Care Safeguarding Guidance and Procedures 3 Training, Guidance & Support
working practice information (including Code of Conduct) Induction identifies appropriate of safeguarding training within one term 3.5 Staff have safeguarding refresher sessions at least annually KCSIE 2016 Training recorded on SCR Evidence that all staff have read and understood KCSIE Part 1 Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 3.6 Staff must understand the role of the DSL and are to seek advice and support from DSL (& wider Safeguarding Team) as per school procedure KCSIE 2016 Case records Staff meeting minutes 3.7 Appointment panels include at least one person who has received Safer Recruitment training Safer Recruitment Training Record: (refreshed at 3 yearly intervals) Evidence of latest interview panel. 3.8 Governing body received safeguarding training Designated Safeguarding Governor received the Training Records Copies of certificates
appropriate level of Safeguarding Training 4 Recording, Reporting & Assessment Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence, Action Points 4.1 School has a well-publicised Complaints Policy which is available to pupils and parents Ofsted KCSIE 2016 Evident on website 4.2 The school has a Whistle Blowing / Confidential Reporting Policy KCSIE 2016 Working Together Held centrally, access for all and on website, staff handbook 4.3 All staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice which are responded to equitably, irrespective of the role of the whistle-blower or complainant Whistle blower Hotline: NSPCC 0800 028 0285 Working Together KCSIE 2016 Case records, interview Published procedures 4.4 Safeguarding files are maintained to a high standard and kept securely and separately from school records but cross referenced Ofsted KCSIE 2016 All records are up to date. Patterns identified Chronology evident Dip test by DSL Use casefile audit tool Audit records/monitoring from Safeguarding Governor
sheet detailing all involved individuals is evident All relevant paperwork / minutes present Security evidenced Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 4.5 All aware of their responsibility to record and pass on even low level concerns Working Together Training records, case records and logs Clear evidence of procedure presented to staff 4.6 Records are transferred to a new school within 5 days of notification all records for leavers, receipt obtained. No requirement to keep copy of old records. 4.7 Allegations procedures are in place KCSIE 2016 Policy, guidelines and case records. 4.8 Referrals are made in a timely fashion Working Together Paperwork / procedures easily accessible to aid referral for all staff
Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 4.9 Plans and risk assessments show ‘signs of safety’ or similar in use Case records and logs demonstrate effective identification, risk management and appropriate response 4.10 Staff knowledge of indicators of abuse is good KCSIE 2016 4.11 Children who are absent are referred to the Attendance Service - as a priority if there are safeguarding concerns KCSIE 2016 PREVENT Attendance procedures CME- LA is notified of children who are taken off roll Safe & Well Checks First Day Calling procedures clearly identified in Attendance Policy 4.12 Children’s Social Care are notified if children with a Child Protection plan are excluded Ofsted Behaviour and exclusion records Exclusions comply with LA guidelines. Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points
4.13 Chair of Governors aware of responsibility in the event of allegation being made against Headteacher Working Together COG Safer Recruitment Training / Safeguarding Training 4.14 Consultations take place with the LADO or School & Education Safeguarding in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff or volunteer KCSIE 2016 Working Together Case records 4.15 are aware of the need to PREVENT young people being radicalised. Identify vulnerable children and families Know who to contact Ofsted PREVENT Case records Referral DfE helpline 020 7340 7264 Police 101 4.16 Inter-agency working Staff participate in working Working Together KCSIE 2016 PREVENT Ofsted Appropriate information sharing Reports for ICPC’s / RCPC’s Attendance at multi agency meetings Contributing to assessments and work plans Completing CAFs Referrals to external agencies 5 Recruitment
Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 5.1 School operates safe recruitment policy which adheres to ‘Safer Recruitment’ Guidance 2016 Ofsted Safer Recruitment Recruitment policy in place and implemented Safeguarding statement included in advertising Safeguarding responsibilities included in Job Descriptions References sought prior to interview Safeguarding questions in interview Gaps in employment checked Prohibition Checks undertaken for everyone involved in regulated activity. KCSIE 2016 Ofsted Safer Recruitment Checks for restrictions imposed by countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) Ofsted KCSIE 2016 Safer Recruitment 5.2 Someone who has completed Safer Recruitment training included on each appointment panel KCSIE 2016 Ofsted Safer Recruitment Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 5.3 Undertaking all appropriate checks on all staff and volunteers according to DfE requirements KCSIE 2016 Ofsted Recruitment SCR Reference to Andrew Hall Safeguarding Checklist
programmes and actively promoted 5.8 Appropriate referrals made to the ISA / other professional bodies and disciplinary processes always completed KCSIE 2016 Ofsted Referral records, no compromise agreements. 6 Monitoring & Evaluation Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 6.1 Clear lines of accountability Working Together Organisation structure 6.2 Appropriate challenge and escalation of concerns Working Together KCSIE 2016 Case records 6.3 Prompt action to remedy deficiencies 2016 Governing Body minutes
6.4 Staff are able to identify young people who would benefit from Early Help. 2016 PREVENT Dip test / case file audit 6.5 Information provided to LA for monitoring/auditing purposes Referrals Annual report to Governors LA Safeguarding Self-Evaluation Audit 6.6 Safeguarding Governor monitors and audits records regularly Ofsted Evidenced in records Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 6.7 Annual report to Governors and termly updates made to Governing Body Ofsted Annual Report, Governors meeting minutes
7 Health & Safety Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence / Action Points 7.1 Health and safety procedures displayed and adhered to Policy accessible by all staff (+ website/brochure, handbook) Key person identified as Lead 7.2 Security procedure for visitors Ofsted Visitors book, signing in/ identity check, identity badges, lanyards Secure site Students in school uniform / lanyards 7.3 Procedures for children who go missing; e.g. at the end of the day Ofsted KCSIE 2016 procedure identified and accessible/shared with staff
Educational visits take account of children with medical conditions 8 Pupils keeping themselves safe / feeling safe Sect Area Reference Descriptor/Evidence source Grade 1 2 3 4 Evidence, Action Points 8.1 Keeping safe awareness in the curriculum: Ofsted 8.2 PSHE curriculum addresses key aspects of keeping safe: Ofsted PREVENT Sex & Relationships Health education British Values/Citizenship Road Safety NSPCC Substance Use Transition Arrangements Anti-bullying Discriminatory Behaviour Respectful behaviour 8.3 Curriculum makes young people and staff aware of risks associated with: CSE DV FGM Forced marriage Substance misuse Gang activity Peer on Peer abuse Healthy Relationships Honour-Based Violence KCSIE 2016 Ofsted 8.4 Internet use and E Safety (including safety from online radicalisation) Ofsted PREVENT 2016 Monitoring procedures
Standard Partially Met / Work in Progress Majority of evidence sourced, action required to meet all evidence requirements – Action Plan and timescale to be agreed with Link ADSL Standard Not Met / Remedial Action Required Immediate Action Plan required and timescale for review to be agreed with ADSL. School & Education Safeguarding Co-ordinator to be informed as soon as possible, revisit required at end of agreed period (no more than 4 weeks) JUDGEMENTS / OUTCOMES Date audit completed Date audit due for review Date shared with staff Date completed audit shared with Governors Audit completed by Role Signed Headteacher Signed Safeguarding Governor Signed Date shared with Schools and Education Safeguarding Co-ordinator Key Documents ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ 2015 ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ 2016 ‘Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years, Education and Skills Settings’ 2016 ‘Safeguarding Children & Safer Recruitment in Education’ 2007 ‘The Prevent Duty’ 2015 ACTION PLAN Sect Area Actions By Who By when Comments