Safeguarding guidance for Beacon and Out of School settings
Beacon settings will ensure; / Hampshire will provide;- regard to safeguarding is recognised in all policies, procedures and practices
- Safenetwork resource pack
- Safeguarding information and support is provided through e-learning and Hampshire’s safeguarding websites and the Area InCos safeguarding website
- amember of staff with a responsibility for safeguarding to support and mentor other members of their team with their safeguarding issues and concerns. Child protection and advanced child protection training is seen as priority for all staff.
- an Area InCo service thatcan signpost to child protection training, safer recruiting training and advice and guidance around safeguarding practices.
- liaison with social care team when necessary and an clear understanding of the referral process
- a professional phone line to allow for communication with a member of the social care team in complete confidence
- 01329 225379
- a Good or Outstanding Ofsted judgement relating tosafeguarding practices and a SEJAR scoring of 1.
- Ofsted publications including : working together to safeguard children
- SEJAR support provided by EYAT team
- that child protection policies and procedures that inform practice for whole staff, and that all staff are committed to keeping children safe. Staff would be aware of their local safeguarding children’s board and all senior staff are mindful of safer recruitment legislation
- Child protection and advanced child protection training
- access to e-learning
- there are regular risk assessment checks made on the premises and perimeter to ensure the premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose; all access doors be securely fastened and the perimeter secure against potential intruders. Door alarms are provided where necessary
- advice on risk assessments and security measures
- access to resources such as, magnetic door alarms
- that safeguarding practices will be evaluated regularly in line with Hampshire’s guidance
- Safeguarding guidance via Hampshire’s Self Evaluation toolkit for Out of School practitioners
- that positive steps are taken to promote safety within the setting and on outings to ensure proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents. Accident records and risk assessments will be reviewed and outcomes recorded
- advice and guidance on risk assessment
- all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice. Child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board are complied with
- access to Hampshire’s Local Safeguarding Children’s Board
- on line access to Model safeguarding policy
- all staff fully understand and consistently use appropriate protective clothing for the protection of the children and themselves.
- advice and guidance
- that the member of staff responsible for safeguarding, in consultation with parents and staff, will regularly review safety and critical incidence procedures.
- critical incidence resource pack are available on line. Loss and bereavement training is available to all staff
- all practitioners have a clear knowledge and understanding of the difference between hazard and risk which is applied in their practice
- SE toolkit
- all staff have a full knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and procedures to follow. All adults attend an on-going programme of detailed internal and external training to update and extend their knowledge.
- Child protection training
- advice in SE toolkit
- that they have a policy statement in place which clearly states the responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected abuse or neglect, allegations against staff, whistle-blowing or mobile phone use. It is reviewed continuously and amended as necessary by the registered provider and all staff, with parental involvement. All parents are informed of the changes.
- Child protection training
- SE toolkit
Services for Young Children – Area Inclusion Coordinator Team – October 2011