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

We offer face to face training in schools and other venues, as this seems to be more successful in encouraging interaction and discussion. However, we also offer the same training remotely, using Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Governor training courses can be delivered within schools, clusters of schools or other organisations on Saturdays, or during evenings, or on weekdays. Please contact the office to discuss your specific requirements.

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 Safeguarding 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 other 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: Part 4 of Keeping Children Safe in Education
Behaviour and Discipline in Schools: Guidance for Governing Bodies
Preventing and Tackling Bullying: Advice for School Leaders, staff and Governing Bodies
Use of Reasonable Force: Advice for head teachers, staff and governing bodies
Screening, Searching and Confiscation: Advice for Head Teachers Staff and Governing Bodies
The Munro Report 2011
The New OFSTED and ISI Inspection Frameworks (August 2016)
The Protection of Freedoms Act (2012)
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
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Working Together To Safeguard Children
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment between Children in Schools and Colleges
The Prevent Duty
Safer Working Practice for Adults Working with Children & Young People in Education Settings