Safeguarding in Education
Kirklees Safeguarding Children employs a Safeguarding Officer for Schools and Learning. This post holder has a remit to ensure that schools are compliant with Government Guidance in respect of safeguarding issues and training; provide advice and consultation on safeguarding issues and liaise where necessary between schools and social care. Please contact Eunice Cox, Safeguarding Officer (Schools & Learning) on 07970 667453 / 01484 225161 or e-mail eunice.cox@kirklees.gov.uk
KIRKLEES SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN BOARD PROCEDURES
The above procedures are to be followed by all agencies working with children in Kirklees. To access these procedures please click here
Training
Please find below a chart that lists all the essential safeguarding training recommended by the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board, to be undertaken by school staff. The following should make clear who has to undertake what training and how often.
Safeguarding Training for School Staff
Essential Foundation Training Single Agency
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Courses: |
To be completed by: |
Provider: |
Frequency |
Cost |
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E-Learning Awareness of Child Abuse & Neglect |
Any member of staff who has not been undertaken Basic Awareness Training in the last three years |
Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board website |
As part of Induction |
Free |
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Basic Awareness taught Course |
All School Staff Including : DSP; Head Teacher; Teachers; Support staff; Governors; Ancilliary staff and Caretakers |
Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board's Safeguarding Officer for Schools and Learning (Eunice Cox)
Or
DSP in school using the Training Pack provided by KSCB Or External provider who's training meets the standards set by the KSCB |
Three yearly |
£350 per three hour session or two 90 minute sessions
Free
Set by them |
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Refresher Training |
Designated Senior Person in school with responsibility for Safeguarding |
KSCB's Safeguarding Officer for Schools & Learning (Eunice Cox)
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Two yearly |
£150 per person |
Essential Multi-Agency Foundation Training
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Working Together to Safeguard Children |
Designated Senior Person for Safeguarding |
KSCB Learning & Development Officer |
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Free |
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Preparing for and Attending Case Conferences |
Designated Senior Person for Safeguarding |
KSCB Learning & Development Officer |
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Free |
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Making a Positive Contribution to Core Groups |
Designated Senior Person for Safeguarding |
KSCB Learning & Development Officer |
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Free |
Essential Training
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Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Training |
Head teacher Recruiting Governor |
Kirklees Learning Service (Trainers from Learning Service; KSCB; HR & Payroll & Personnel) |
Optional Advanced multi agency Courses:
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All courses available on Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board website
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DSP or any member of school staff who requires training on a specific issue and who has completed the above foundation courses in safeguarding |
Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board's Safeguarding Coordinators and Safeguarding Officers |
As required |
Free |
DSP Refresher Training
This course is designed specifically for the Designated Senior Person in school with the responsibility for safeguarding. It has been provided to ensure that updated training is available on a two yearly basis to fulfil requirements set by Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Guidance 2007.
- Wednesday 13th October 2010
- Wednesday 17th November 2010
- Wednesday 8th December 2010
- Wednesday 12th January 2011
- Wednesday 9th February 2011
- Wednesday 9th March 2011
The courses will be run at Deighton Centre and will cost £150 per person. To apply on-line please click below to apply.
Taking Photographs in School
INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING AUTHORITY (ISA)
The communications team at the Vetting and Barring Scheme are pleased to announce that full guidance about the Scheme is available for free download now http://www.isa.homeoffice.gov.uk/pdf/VBS_guidance_ed1_2010.pdf
Any queries in respect of CRB checks, please contact Debbie Dolan on 01484 222085
Safeguarding Information Pack for Designated Senior Person
For those undertaking the above role, please find an information pack that will assist you in ensuring you are fulfilling your safeguarding responsibilities.
To download your pack, please click the link ----> Safeguarding Information Pack
The pack contains:
Information on and links to essential government guidance
Safeguarding Audit Tool 2009/10 - It is essential that school's complete this audit on an annual basis, if you have not done so for 2009/10, please complete as soon as possible and send to Eunice Cox (eunice.cox@kirklees.gov.uk)
E-Safety Model Policy for Schools
This is an over-arching eSafety Model Policy document that contains the procedures and practices that a school should follow to ensure that users are protected from inappropriate conduct, content and contact and encourages safe and responsible practice.
Further useful Information:
All schools should have and refer to copies of the following government guidance.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND SAFER RECRUITMENT IN EDUCATION (DfES 2006), this can be downloaded or copies ordered online at www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications using the ref: 04217-2006BKT-EN or www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters The following checklists have been copied from the above document to provide easy access of information on the roles and responsibilities for safeguarding in your school.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU IF YOU'RE WORRIED A CHILD IS BEING ABUSED (DfES 2006), this can be downloaded at both the above websites ref:04320-2006DOM-EN
WORKING TOGETHER TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN (DfES 2010), this can be downloaded from here
Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Adults working with children and young people in education settings
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/docbank/index.cfm?id=8200
COMMON ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK
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CAF Handbook can be accessed on www.kirklees.gov.uk/caf
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E- Learning course can be accessed on www.kwango.com/kirkleescaflogin (Username: kirkleescaf; Password: kirkcaf)
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Information regarding CAF can be sought through Kathryn Loftus on 01484 223008
GOOD PRACTICE FOLDER
This section will very soon contain policies and processes that some schools have agreed to share, that will assist others in creating similar good practice in their own school. If you have had a successful Ofsted and would like to share some top tips or any of your documentation, please contact Eunice Cox.
Safeguarding Governors
The briefing paper below has been produced to assist those governors who hold the responsibility for safeguarding within their governing body. It provides you with the most relevant information from government guidance to enable you to fulfil your role.
Protective Behaviours
Please find attached an information poster and a booking form for Protective Behaviours/Building Safe Relationships Training which is used in schools and youth settings across the country.
Once you have successful and fully completed this training you will be able to deliver this training in schools and youth settings.
The training is provided by the BLAST Project which is one of very few projects in the country working exclusively with boys and young men on the issue of sexual exploitation.
For more details about Protective Behaviours please visit: www.protectivebehaviours.co.uk/
To book on the training, details can be found on the flyer and booking form
