Safeguarding
Ofsted has introduced new arrangements for the inspection of state-maintained schools from September 2009. The protection of children is of the highest priority for Ofsted across all its inspection remits and safeguarding is a limiting judgement for schools, which can go into category if any part of the safeguarding inspection is inadequate.
We have gathered a range of information and documents that offer advice to schools on all aspects of safeguarding, including:
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key message documents which link to the 10 areas of effective safeguarding procedures included in the briefing for section 5 inspectors on safeguarding children (word)
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safeguarding requirements for lead inspectors (word), which lead inspectors should use on day one of an inspection
Ofsted November 2009 - information and guidance for inspectors of maintained schools, independent schools and teacher education providers.
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Bullying and harassment
Bullying related information overview and links to anti-bullying guidance.
Child protection
Key child protections documents and contacts as well as information on specific issues.
Children missing education (CME)
Guidance on schools' duties, safeguarding responsibilities and best practice for admissions, leavers and other CME matters.
E-safety
Guidance to make schools aware of the risks involved in their use of modern technologies, to empower them to adopt safe strategies and to deal with incidents.
Governance
Guidance for governors and governing bodies on their safeguarding roles and responsibilties.
Health and safety / site safety
Key H&S messages on visitor control, access control, contractors, adult supervision and policies.
Safer recruitment
This section provides links to documents on recruitment and selection procedures and CRB guidance.
School safe scheme
Reporting and communicating procedures and contacts for our local scheme to provide rapid response in the event of an emergency or potential risk.
Frequently asked questions
Q&A from the safeguarding session on 11 November 2009.
Example school policies
Examples policies on behaviour, bullying, health and safety, harassment and discrimination.
