Safeguarding in Education
Safeguarding Officers for Schools and Learning
The Safeguarding Children Board employs two Safeguarding Officers for Schools and Learning, Suzanne Brown and Joanne Simpson. These officers support schools and all education establishments to ensure they are compliant with government guidance in respect of safeguarding responsibilities and training requirements, they provide advice and consultation on safeguarding issues, and facilitate where necessary liaison with social care. Contact details are:
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Suzanne Brown |
Joanne Simpson |
The safeguarding officers take the lead in developing and delivering a rolling three-year strategy on how training, support and advice will be provided to schools and colleges and the Kirklees Learning Service. The strategy can be viewed here:
Strategy for the Provision of Training, Support and Advice to Schools and the Learning Service
West Yorkshire Consortium Safeguarding Children Procedures
These are the multi-agency procedures to be followed by all agencies working with children and families in Kirklees. The procedures encourage close working between agencies to facilitate early intervention in a supportive way to meet the needs of children and their families. The procedures are available in electronic format only and can be accessed on the following link: Safeguarding Children Procedures.
Safeguarding Training
CAPE CONFERENCE -15 March 2012 - 'Staying Safe - Emerging Themes' - for teachers, managers, governors, child protection officers. See details on the conference flyer and booking form.
The following chart lists all the training recommended by Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board and shows who should undertake what training and how often.
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Course |
Staff group |
Provider |
Frequency |
Cost |
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Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect
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All school staff including DSP, head teacher, all teaching staff, support staff, governors, ancilliary staff and caretakers. |
KSCB E Learning course on this website.
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During induction. |
Free |
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Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect |
All school staff (as above). |
KSCB Safeguarding Officer for Schools and Learning (ring KSCB office 01484 225161 / 860 5161 to book)
External provider |
Whole school to repeat every three years.
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£350 per school.
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| Roles and Responsibilities of the DSP |
DSP (see Information for DSPs section below for dates) |
KSCB Safeguarding Officer for Schools and Learning (apply through KSCB training course management system) |
Within six months of appointment to role, or if specific DSP training has never been undertaken before. Once completed the course does not need to be repeated. |
£150 per person |
| Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment |
Head teacher and Recruiting Governor |
Book through Kirklees Learning Service (01484 225828 / 860 5828) |
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Working Together to Safeguard Children (Multi-agency level 2 training course) |
DSP |
KSCB Multi-Agency Learning & Development Officer |
Within six months of DSP Roles and Responsibilities course |
Free |
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Making Positive Contributions to Child Protection Conferences and Core Groups (Multi-agency level 2 training course) |
DSP |
KSCB Multi-Agency Learning & Development Officer |
Within six months of DSP Roles and Responsibilities course |
Free |
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Advanced courses on specific topics or issues. (Multi-agency level 3 training) |
DSP or any member of staff who requires further training. Applicants must have completed 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' level 2. |
KSCB Multi-Agency Learning & Development Officers |
The DSP should undertake advanced training at least every two years to keep their knowledge up to date. |
Free |
Information for DSPs
The information in this section is recommended for those in the DSP role to help ensure that schools are fulfilling their safeguarding reponsibilities.
Essential training - Roles and Responsiblities of the DSP
- Wednesday 11th January 2012, 09:30 - 15:30
- Wednesday 7th March 2012, 09:30 - 15:30
- Wednesday 28th March 2012, 09:30 - 15:30
- Wednesday 23rd May 2012, 09:30 - 15:30
- Wednesday 4th July 2012, 09:30 - 15:30
To apply click on the link below and log on to the KSCB training course management system where you will find full details. Ring the KSCB office on 01484 225161 if you have any problems.
Safeguarding Policy
School Safeguarding Policy - this is a model policy document for safeguarding work in schools.
Safeguarding Audit
it is essential that education establishments complete a safeguarding audit on an annual basis, Audit forms are sent to all education establishments in Kirklees each year in September. 2011 Audit Form and covering letter
Indicators of Need
Guide to Indicators of Need - this document describes levels of concern for children, young people and their families. It should be used to inform good practice when working with children identified as needing additional support in their lives.
E-Safety
School E-Safety Policy - an over-arching eSafety model policy that contains procedures and practice guidance that schools should follow to ensure protection from inappropriate conduct, content and contact, and encourages safe and responsible practice. Schools should also refer to supplementary guidance on Student use of personal mobile phones (Kirklees Learning Service 2011). The UK Safer Internet Centre runs a helpline that professionals can call for advice on digitial and online issues, and display materials are also available.
KSCB has produced a range of e-safety posters that can be downloaded and displayed in school:
Do you really know who you're talking to online?
Don't let the cyber-bullies get to you
What are you saying about yourself online?
Do you know the true cost of what you're downloading online?
Do you really know what your children are viewing on line?
Safeguarding Information for Governors
Governor briefing paper - this briefing contains information to assist governors who have responsibility for safeguarding to fulfil their role. It sets out the responsibilities of the governing body with regard to safeguarding.
Tackling bullying in schools: a governor's guide - Anti-bullying Alliance January 2011 This guide addresses the key issues and challenges that are relevant for governors. It provides advice, questions to ask head teachers, top tips and details of further resources.
Recommended Guidance
Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education (DfES, 2006)
Working Together to Safeguard Children (DfES, 2010)
What to do if you're worried a child is being abused (DfES, 2006)
Safer working practice for adults working with children and young people in education settings (DCSF document, updated March 2009)
Cyberbullying (DCSF, 2007)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) (Government Equalities Office Factsheet 2009)
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Common Assessment Framework
- Information about CAF and the Kirklees handbook for practitioners can be found on the Kirklees Council website on the following link:Common Assessment Framework
- A CAF e-learning course explaining what the CAF is, why it is important, how to recognise the need to have an assessment, and how to have an assessment completed is available on the following link: CAF E-Learning (Username: kirkleescaf; Password: kirkcaf)
- For further information about CAF contact Joan Madden, CAF Team Leader, 01924 326661
Good Practice
If your school has had a successful Ofsted and you have any top tips or documentation that you think might assist others please contact the KSCB Safeguarding Officer suzanne.brown@kirklees.gov.uk . Many of the policies and procedures below are from schools who have given their permission for documents to be shared.
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Photographs at events - Press release from the Information Commissioner's Office June 2010
Vetting and Barring Scheme - CRB checks
The Vetting and Barring Scheme Guidance (HM Government, March 2010) is for employers, employees, volunteers and volunteering organisations. It provides important information about the scope of the scheme, how employees and employers will be affected, and how to prepare for registration.
Any queries in respect of CRB checks, please contact Debbie Dolan, Unit Manager Payroll and Personnel, by email Debbie.Dolan@kirklees.gov.uk, or by telephone on 07976497678.
