Safeguarding training for schools overview 2024/25

Statutory training requirements are detailed in the DfE guidance document Keeping children safe in schools and colleges.

In brief the guidance says that:

• Whole school staff training is required to be an on-going process with at least one formal training every year (at least every two years to be delivered by external providers)
• Designated lead teachers for child protection are required to have initial training and refresher training at least every two years
• Designated lead teachers are required additionally to have regular updates ie safeguarding prevention briefings etcetera
• All staff appointment panels must have at least one member who has successfully attended the DfE approved safer recruitment course.

There is no longer a requirement to train governing bodies. However, training does support the governing body to meet its statutory duties in the guidance.

Below is a list of useful documents and links in relation to training and events:

• External contacts for whole school safeguarding training and audits* (pdf) TBC
• Ealing CPD online for available events.
• ESCB multi-agency training (Ealing CPD online)

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