Model Safeguarding Policy & DFE Updates
LATEST MODEL POLICY:
Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership publishes an annual model Safeguarding policy for schools, and other agencies, and that they can adapt for their own setting – all updated text and links are highlighted in GREEN.
Model-safeguarding-policy-2020-2021 – Updated April 2021
Model-safeguarding-policy-appendix-2020-2021 – Updated May 2021
The government has asked Ofsted to undertake an immediate review of safeguarding policies in state and independent schools. The review will look at the extent and the severity of the issue and ensure schools have appropriate processes in place to allow pupils to report concerns freely, knowing these will be taken seriously and dealt with swiftly and appropriately.
A bespoke helpline for children and young people who’ve experienced abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance. If you are concerned about something, you can contact the NSPCC helpline Report Abuse in Education on 0800 136 663 or email [email protected].
KEY UPDATES:
Date |
Organisation |
Link(click below) |
31/03/2021 |
Ofsted |
Review of sexual abuse in schools |
12/04/2021 |
Ofsted
|
Terms of reference for review of sexual abuse in schools
|
28/01/2021 |
Ofsted |
Phased return to Inspections |
28/01/2021 |
DfE |
Education attendance restrictions |
22/01/2021 |
*Schools to adapt |
Updated Safeguarding & COVID Policy Addendum |
18/01/2021 |
DfE |
Remote Learning Offer |
11/01/2021 |
DfE |
Remote Learning Guidance |
24/03/2021 |
DfE |
Remote Learning Good Practice |
04/01/2021 |
DfE |
Guidance for re-opening schools |
23/12/2020 |
DfE |
Sharing nude and semi-nudes – Advice for educational settings |
20/12/2020 |
DfE |
COVID19 Update |
11/07/2020 |
*Schools to adapt |
Addendum to safeguarding policy (COVID19) |
27/03/2020 |
DfE |
Safeguarding Guidance for Schools |
Review your remote education provision (DfE) – The government has published a document to help schools review their remote learning offer.
- Ensuring safety by having a clear safeguarding protocol in place and a clear process for children, parents and staff to raise concerns
- Online safety includes teachers understand how to keep children safe online during remote learning
- Staff and pupils are aware of how to spot potential wellbeing or mental health issues and how to respond and regular catch-ups with pupils, 1:1 and via assemblies
- Appropriate and compliant data management systems in place
Behaviour and attitude. - Clear rules for behaviour during remote lessons which pupils and teachers know
teachers monitor and enforce them. Teachers monitor and enforce those rules
Remote Learning
There is a range of other guidance available to schools about remote working (Please note this is not an exhaustive list):
• Government guidance – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/safeguarding-and-remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19
• NSPCC guidance – https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/2020/march/undertaking-remote-teaching-safely#heading-top
• NASUWT checklist – https://www.nasuwt.org.uk/uploads/assets/uploaded/c4f8242f-2a21-4501-af1d8ccb1935d443.pdf