Keeping Children Safe in Education, the government’s new statutory guidance on safeguarding, took immediate effect upon its publication in April.
It sets out the national requirements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children under the age of 18, and applies to all schools, 6th-form colleges and further education colleges. Here I look at five key questions about the guidance to help you understand the duties your school must now meet.
All staff should be familiar with the school’s safeguarding systems. This means reading the child protection policy and staff code of conduct and knowing who the designated safeguarding lead is. Staff should also undertake appropriate child protection training and regular refresher training.
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