Module 1 Safeguarding Children: the responsibilities of Governors, Trustees and Boards of Management

Module 1 Safeguarding Children: the responsibilities of Governors, Trustees and Boards of Management

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Module 1: Safeguarding Children: the responsibilities of Governors, Trustees and Boards of Management.


Section 175/157 of The Education Act 2002 places a statutory responsibility on governors"to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in their school.

Child Protection is a significant factor in the new OFSTED and ISI Frameworks in the area of Leadership & Management & wider elements of Child Safeguarding are inspected in the Behaviour and Safety of Pupils section.Governors have an important role in preparing for inspection and during the period of inspection.



There is a vast array of statutory responsibilities, requirements and guidance for governors and school leadership teams. Let us guide you through this minefield of legislation in a daytime, evening or weekend session (3 hrs contact) in your school or setting.This could be arranged for the governors of a group of schools if you are in a formal or informal federation.



Governors are encouraged to participate in all our training, but this course specifically addresses their role in preparing for inspection and their statutory responsibilities in response to recent guidance and legislation:

  • Dealing with Allegations of Abuse against Teachers and other Staff: Guidance for Local Authorities, Head Teachers, School Staff, Governing Bodies and Proprietors of Independent Schools - July 2011
  • Behaviour and Discipline in Schools: Guidance for Governing Bodies - July 2011
  • Preventing and Tackling Bullying: Advice for School Leaders, staff and Governing Bodies - July 2011
  • Use of Reasonable Force: Advice for head teachers, staff and governing bodies (July 2011)
  • Screening, Searching and Confiscation: Advice for Head Teachers Staff and Governing Bodies - July 2011
  • The Munroe Report 2011
  • The New OFSTED and ISI Inspection Frameworks Sept 2011
Also
  • The Children Act 1989
  • The Education Act 1996
  • The Education Act 2002
  • The Children Act 2004
  • The Education & Inspections Act 2006
  • The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
  • The Laming Report: The Protection of Children in England, a Progress Report 2009
  • The Bichard Report 2002
  • The Singleton Report: Keeping Our School Safe 2009
  • Every Child Matters: Change for Children 2004
  • Safeguarding Children & Safer Recruitment in Education 2007
  • Working Together To Safeguard Children 2010
  • Safer Working Practice for Adults Working with Children & Young People in Education Settings 2009