
Safeguarding governors have an important role and one that requires significant confidence and expertise to fulfil effectively. In this article, I will explore three ways that governors can effectively support and challenge schools to ensure that responsibilities are being met and schools comply with their duties under relevant legislation.
1, Know your stuff
It is essential that all governors (or equivalent) read and understand the statutory guidance document Keeping children safe in education (DfE, 2024), and re-read the document annually, or whenever it is updated.
Part 2 of the document sets out the responsibility of governing bodies, proprietors and management committees and explains what needs to be in place to ensure effective safeguarding leadership.
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