Safeguarding Governance Training Introduction

Transcript:Safeguarding Governance Training Introduction:
Safeguarding Governance Training Introduction Importance of strategic oversight Boards and Owners are responsible for strategic oversight on child protection and safeguarding Maintain strategic roles Avoid becoming involved in operational matters Ensure effective governance of safeguarding Alignment with the International Taskforce on Child Protection Expectations for School Communities 2021 ITFCP Expectations for School Communities 2021 The School Governing Board/Owner provides strategic oversight of safeguarding but does not involve itself in the day-to-day management of child protection in the school. It: appoints a member of the Board/Owner as the Safeguarding Trustee*; receives child protection induction and training; has safeguarding as a standing item on the Board/Owner’s agenda; creates a statement of commitment to safeguarding and child rights, reviews and approves key safeguarding policies; receives a safeguarding report at least annually from the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead; reviews anonymous data so that it can spot patterns and trends; and receives and reviews any allegations of abuse against the head of school. *Referred to in this presentation as Designated Safeguarding Board Member (DSBM) Legal and regulatory contexts Comply with applicable laws and regulations, National legal frameworks [insert national legal frameworks] International legal frameworks [Insert international legal frameworks] United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Central to child protection globally Appointing a Designated Safeguarding Board Member (DSBM) Who is responsible for safeguarding students? All adults within the school community, including members of the school Board Designated Safeguarding Board Member (DSBM) links the governing body to the school's Child Safeguarding and Protection Team so the Board/Owner can fulfil their responsibility Attributes for the DSBM Should not be the Owner or Board Chair Should not be employed outside of the school by the Owner or their family Should not be a member of school staff Skillset in safeguarding and well-being, including: Training or background in child safeguarding in schools Interest in safeguarding and well-being Local knowledge and experience in safeguarding and well-being Role and responsibilities of the DSBM Provide support for Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Assist in developing the annual report to the Board/Over Anticipate questions and concerns from the Board/Owner Inform DSL of Board/Owner's questions about safeguarding Management of allegations Support school in comprehensive, child-centered response to concerns and allegations Lead the governing body in working with DSL to handle allegations against the Head of School Ensure Board/Owner maintains confidentiality around allegations Delegation and Reporting Role should be delegated to someone with appropriate