The children’s commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson, has published an in-depth report based on the work of six schools considered to have “well-developed” safeguarding practices.
Entitled Feeling Safe, Keeping Safe, the publication identifies seven “safety principles” of their work.
Among the keys to excellent practice are strong communication networks between schools and local authorities, a shared responsibility for child protection issues among all staff, and on-going professional training.
The report also advises that school systems must allow staff to get to know students well “through regular formal and informal contact within the school” so that child protection issues may be spotted.
Published alongside the research is practical guidance based on the examples of good practice and the seven safety principles.
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