1. JOINT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Wednesday 14th June 2017

2. The Culture of Safeguarding in Newham schools (Safeguarding audits in 12 schools, Common themes)
SCR, Safer recruitment, DBS
KCSIE , Policies and procedures. (Impact rather than compliance)
Staff training is up to date and demonstrates impact
ID checks for visitors
Evidencing young people’s voice
Internal protocols for peer on peer abuse
CP case studies and referrals to LADO (outcomes)
Off site provision and risk assessments
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3. Learning from recent Ofsted inspections
Creating a Safeguarding culture
Ensure that all Staff are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities
Re-train safeguarding leaders
Keep all confidential records secure
Implement rigorous systems to ensure that DSLs have a clear area of responsibility
Embed the Early help & liaise with relevant agencies in line with legislation
Ensure that safeguarding policies detail clear protocols and are up to date
Pre-employment checks meet statutory requirements
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4. Learning from recent Ofsted inspections(continues)
Improve governance so that governors understand their legal responsibilities .
Ensure that pupils are taught about other cultures and have a clear understanding of British values. (Tollgate Teaching schools offers CPD)
Improve the quality of safeguarding practice
Hold an external review of governance in order to assess how this aspect of leadership and management may be improved.
Ensure website holds updated policies that reflect local contacts.
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5. Newham council Safeguarding updates
Online Safety- (Newham Strategy, Task and finish group, work in progress)
CSE – (CSE audit task and finish group, work in progress)
CME - (Multi agency approach , protocols for children missing during the day)
Disseminating learning from serious case reviews and learning reviews (case study)
Safeguarding Link Governor forum (next meeting 6th July 2017)
S11 Audits-( new self evaluation form )
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6. Key Legislation:
Keeping Children Safe in Education available on :
Working Together to Safeguard children 2015 available on:
London Child Protection Procedures and Practice Guidance
5th Edition 2017 available on:
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7. Questions
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