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Leading child protection
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Inspectors will look for evidence of staff training and whether students feel they are being supported and safeguarded. Luke Ramsden offers advice when getting ready for an inspection
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All schools need to take planned action to make a difference to child-on-child abuse. How confident are you identifying and planning for change? Joanna Nicolas provides guidance
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Safeguarding lead Luke Ramsden picks out eight key points to consider in responding to the KCSIE 2021 consultation and planning ahead for changes
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If you are a or designated safeguarding lead (DSL), download the DSL year planner or independent school DSL year planner to help plan and prioritise tasks and training across the year
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DSLs are in a new and unknown world. Zoe Llewellyn summarises 10 tips shared via a safeguarding webinar from Dai Durbridge and Ella Savell-Boss
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Download and use the safeguarding checklist while the COVID-19 measures are in place
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The DfE advised the use of a child protection policy COVID-19 annex to detail safeguarding arrangements during the pandemic. Dai Durbridge and Ella Savell-Boss provide an example and a quiz to share with staff and discuss issues arising
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Child protection and safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of staff. Give them the skills and knowledge they need to keep pupils safe with regular updates and training
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Suicide is a traumatic event with devastating consequences. Sarah Kessling offers helpful things to say to young people who have been bereaved by suicide or are experiencing suicidal ideation
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Independent schools and academies must have a pupil welfare risk assessment form to show how welfare is safeguarded. Mike Lamb provides a template to adapt and use