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Ofsted safeguarding evidence:
a guide, NOT a checklist!
BSP Headteacher Conference
29th April 2015
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● Leadership and management
● Inspectors should consider the, ‘effectiveness with which a school identifies any pupils who may be at risk, using a case study approach based on concerns about individual pupils that may have originated either inside or outside the school’. [School inspection handbook, para 157]
● Behaviour and safety ● #Inspectors must look at a small sample of case studies in order to evaluate the
experience of particular individuals and groups, such as pupils for whom referrals have been made to the local authority (checking how the referral was made and the thoroughness of the follow-up), disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs, looked after children and those with mental health needs’ [School inspection handbook, para 171]
● Achievement of pupils ● ‘Inspectors must take account of ‘case studies of individual pupils’ [School inspection
handbook, para 195]
Safeguarding evidence
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Safeguarding evidence
Area Focus Activity and evidence to be recorded
Complaints about safeguarding
Information about any complaints against the school
Checks on portal NB 1 – inspectors do not investigate complaints but examine the issues relating to it and the complaints process in the school.NB2 – reference should be made in the report to an evaluation of the ‘issues’ to show that these have been looked at.
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Safeguarding evidence
Internet references
Internet search as part of their pre-inspection planning to see whether there are any safeguarding issues
Checks internet – records on summary EF
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Safeguarding evidence
Safeguarding incidents at school
Absence and exclusion
Inspectors should ask whether there have been any safeguarding incidents since the last inspection of the school. Inspectors should record the school’s response.A list of referrals made to the designated person for safeguarding in the school and those that were subsequently referred to the local authority, along with brief details of the resolution How is absence from school identified and followed up (particularly for potentially vulnerable young people
Discussion with HT Anonymised examples and numbers and brief details of resolution.
Track pupils taken off roll, those with long-term absence
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Safeguarding evidence
LA safeguarding report
The executive summary and areas for development of the most recent Ofsted inspection report on the relevant local authority’s child protection arrangements (LCSB websites)
Checked before inspection – any relevant issue recorded.
SCR Is fully compliant and includes the new prohibition of teaching check
SCR checked on site
Disqualification by association – early and later years checks
School has undertaken relevant checks
Discussion about process recorded
Safeguarding policy Is up to date and accurately identifies procedures
Policy examined and complies with guidance.
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Safeguarding evidence
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures (staff)
Staff’s understanding of the of the procedures - staff know what to do if they suspect abuse and whether there have been any incidents or referrals to the LADO since the last inspection Staff take the appropriate and necessary action in accordance with local procedures and statutory guidance
Records are kept securely.
Discussion with staff and DSP – recorded and quality evaluated.
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Safeguarding evidence
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures (pupils)
Pupils’ understanding of how to keep safe and about aspects such as
bullying, including cyberbullying (by text message, on social networking sites, and so on) and prejudice-based bullying
racist, disability, and homophobic or transphobic abuse
Discussion with pupils - detail recorded as to area explored.
Training Staff and DSP have been trained at the correct intervals and at the appropriate level
Certificates seen, includes dates.
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Safeguarding evidence
Case studies Vulnerable children files examined - evidence of safeguarding procedures seen How referrals to the LADO were followed up).
Observation of files and discussion with DSP. Anonymous recording indicates who selected the case studies.
Governance Governors have asked staff to read Part One of Keeping Children Safe
Minutes and documentation confirming that staff have done this (and how GB know).
Governors understand their responsibilities and are suitably trained
Discussion with governorsGovernors’ minutes
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Safeguarding evidence
Safe recruitment and allegations against staff process
Robust systems in place with staff having a copy /understanding of written procedures for managing allegations.
Examination of record of process and staff files. Anonymised recording.
FGM How alert are staff to the possible signs that a child has been subject to female genital mutilation or is at risk of being abused through it; what sort of training have they had.
RecordsStaff trainingStaff awareness..all recorded.
Different cultural traditions
School furthers tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
Staff discussionPupils’ viewsCurriculum planningBooks and internet material
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Safeguarding evidence
Protected characteristics
School encourages respect for other people, paying particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the 2010 Act – those with protected characteristics are included.
Staff discussionPupils’ viewsCurriculum planningBooks and internet material
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Safeguarding evidence
Extremism and radicalisation
This is the extent to which the school prevents these things and protects pupils.The school should aim to prevent the political indoctrination of pupils through the curriculum. This includes avoidance of systematic promotion of partisan political views in a way that is likely to exert undue influence on the views of young people.The school must follow the teachers’ standards / standard in independent schools.
Staff discussionPupils’ viewsCurriculum planningBooks and internet material
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Safeguarding evidence
Other safeguarding aspects
Health and safety, including fire safety and behaviour
Electrical, gas, water safety
The physical environment for children is safe and protects them from harm or the risk of harmAll checks regarding fire safety are carried out and a fire risk assessment is reviewed annually. Annual checks on services.PAT testing Water temperature and bacterial checks.
Policy / proceduresChecks on general and specialist accommodation including risk assessments. Checks on high risk behaviour (behaviour plans, incident /sanction logs and risk assessments). Records of trends and patterns. Fire policy and records of checks by staff.
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Safeguarding evidence
Use of reasonable force
Staff are trained, have policy/procedures in place and keep sufficiently detailed records.
Policy Procedures including de-escalation and use of physical restraint. Detailed restraint log accurately recorded, including numbers and analysis of trends and patterns by schoolStaff training
Meeting the needs of pupils with medical conditions
How pupils with conditions are supported and managed in relation to their medical conditions and also pastoral care
Discussion with pastoral leader, medical staff, support workers, and examine practical arrangements to maximise educational access.
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Safeguarding evidence
First aid Staff are suitably trained, records kept well and equipment ready at hand and up to date.
PolicyStaff training - datesRecording of FA incidents including procedures and analysis by school
Educational visits
There are suitable procedures which ensure pupils’ safety.
Policy and procedures (practical arrangements)Risk assessments
Internet or e-safety
Staff and pupils are aware of safe use of internet and related media
Discussion with pupilsProtocols and policy
School security The physical environment for children is secure and protects them from harm or the risk of harm
Checks on site security