It is critically important that governors and trustees understand how pupils are kept safe when at school. This aspect of their role matters not least because parents and carers entrust their children to the trust or school, but also because the governing board must be able to assure that the trust or school is complying with statutory requirements and best practice. At the end of this session, participants will understand the theory and practice of safeguarding and how to fulfil the governing board’s role in keeping pupils safe.
This workshop will cover:
- What safeguarding is
- Statutory responsibilities and keeping children safe in education (KCSiE)
- How schools and trusts keep children safe – a whole organisation approach
- Fulfilling the governing board’s role - meeting "strategic” safeguarding expectations
- Online safety and the governance role
- How to understand the strengths and weaknesses of safeguarding
- How to monitor
- What is expected by Ofsted and how to evidence impact
- Next steps
Course session dates/times: 18th March 2024, 5.00pm - 7.00pmDelivery method: Online webinar facilitated by a quality-assured NGA consultant with relevant governance and training expertise.
Programme style: Learning will be interactive with a mixture of participant activities and facilitator-led explanation and discussion. Participants will be able to share their concerns, challenges and experiences learning from each other and their facilitator. The programme will be supported with comprehensive session materials including a toolkit of resources and suggested activities to help with next steps.
Cost: Fully funded for delegates from schools and academies subscribing to Learners First in 2023/24 academic year (please check with your Trust/School Finance Manager before registering if you are unsure).
£50 per person for delegates from non-subscribing schools and academies.
