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Complaints and allegations
Use the resources below to ensure that you have a robust procedure in place for all complaints or allegations against teachers and school staff.
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Use this template to create a document that explains procedures when allegations of abuse or concerns have been raised in relation to staff, supply staff, contractors and volunteers
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Give staff the confidence to report a low-level concern and build a culture of trust and sharing with these strategies
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The ‘Everyone’s Invited’ movement has gathered thousands of testimonies of child-on-child sexual abuse, violence and harassment on its website. How is your school responding?
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At what stage of an allegation process should a member of staff be suspended? Follow the guidance to ensure a lawful process
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It’s important that leaders in your school or trust can recognise disclosures which fall under whistleblowing legislation – and know how to respond. Follow this guidance from employment lawyer Ian Deakin
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Ensure that all staff, pupils and parents understand how to raise concerns through your whistleblowing policy, which you can tailor using our model document
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If an allegation has been made which needs a formal investigation, there are steps that should be taken to ensure compliance. Tom Wallace explains the process and provides a checklist
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As headteacher, clarify your safeguarding responsibilities and follow the correct steps to balance your obligations towards pupils and staff if allegations are made
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In this 30-minute webinar, Katie Michelon, solicitor in the education team at Browne Jacobson, will run through key points on allegations against staff.
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Flowchart showing process to follow when an allegation is made.