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Governing body duties

Ofsted inspection guidance January 2012

The guidance states: "School's leaders and managers should be clear about their statutory responsibilities regarding safeguarding and the steps they are taking to develop good practice beyond the statutory minimum. The governing body is accountable for ensuring that the school has effective policies and procedures in place in accordance with the DfE's guidance, and is monitoring the school's compliance with this."

Key documents

Safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education (pdf)
The duties for governing bodies on safeguarding are set out in the DCSF guidance from January 2007. See pages 14 and 15

Guide to the Law for Governors 2010 extract (pdf)
Chapter 16: 54- 57. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, including child protection.

Proforma for governing bodies (word)
Proforma for whole governing bodies on safeguarding and child protection to use to make an annual report to the LA as required in the DfE guidance.

Essential safeguarding advice for governors (word)
A recommended document that will assist Governing Bodies in fulfilling their role in safeguarding.

Related

Governance section on the EGfL.