If a child has seen or heard domestic abuse it is a safeguarding issue. Lisa Griffin explains how schools can raise awareness of it in the classroom and help pupils impacted by violence
There are some significant changes to KCSIE 2020 which DSLs need to understand and incorporate in training for staff. Luke Ramsden highlights four areas for attention
Download this template to help evaluate the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil the responsibilities of a DSL and maintain robust safeguarding measures
What do schools need to consider when it comes to DBS checks for staff, volunteers or third parties who are teaching pupils via webinars or an online platform? Lawyer Dai Durbridge clarifies the situation
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