New application forms have been developed in line with recent legislation for safer recruitment in schools. There are general guidance notes for schools and governors.From now on, all applicants for either teaching or support staff roles in schools...
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Here is the guide on when you can safely remove a pupil from roll. For statutory guidance read Working together to improve school attendance (GOV.UK). Here is flowchart on when to remove a pupil from roll.Did you know the pupil was leaving?No. Then...
Part of the Ealing's race equality guidance for educational settings. The attainment gap between Black Caribbean pupils and all pupils in Ealing, and nationally, has persisted for many years and the Race Equality Commission has...
TrespassTrespass is not, generally, a criminal offence. Schools are not public places and anyone who enters without permission of the Headteacher (who has day to day management of the school) is trespassing, unless there is a recognised “...
Wednesday 7 October, 9 – 10.30am Microsoft teamsAttendeesJulie Lewis (ESCB rep ELP Chief Officer)Paul Adair (ESCB HT rep special schools)Lewis Adams (Secondary DSL rep)John Churchill (LA Safeguarding manager)Polly Bradley (FIS manager)...
All employees in schools are subject to checks by the DBS.DBS guidance for Ealing schools (pdf) - August 2017Guidance on who needs DBS disclosure and how to meet Ofsted requirements.DBS checklist overview (pdf) - August 2017Brief...
Photos and video recordingsThere are no safeguarding regulations prohibiting the taking of photos or video recordings at school.The only legislation that may apply is the Data Protection Act and that The Act notes, at Section 36, that personal data...
The journey so farGrassroots start – a staff member asked to set up a working party for raceMember of SLT also attended to provide link and improve impact of working partyLead member of SLT engaged in own training and worked on developing her...
EGfL login required to access contact details and organisation charts.Children's and adults services senior leadershipRob SouthExecutive director children, adults and public healthJulie LewisDirector learning, standards and school...