Safeguarding Audit Documents

Audit of statutory duties and associated responsibilities for schools in relation to Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment In Education (DCSF 2006) Academic year 2011 - 2012

PleasePlease complete complete and returnand return by 23 Decemberby 31st December 2011 2012

This audit is carried out under Section 175/157 of the Education Act 2002. DfE guidance (‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’) requires school governing bodies to carry out an annual review of their school’s safeguarding practice and to provide information to the LA about how the duties set out in the guidance have been discharged.

The self-evaluation audit enables you to:

. Assess your school’s safeguarding practice, and identify any gaps and development areas . Develop an action plan to address these (including timescales and progress reports) . Review the audit and progress on the action plan half way through the year . Ensure that key people within the school (including governing body) know how the school is working on safeguarding . Report to the Local Authority as required . Ensure your self-evaluation accurately reflects the school’s safeguarding practice . Assemble your evidence of impact of practice for any Ofsted inspection

Ideally, the nominated governor for championing child protection, together with the Headteacher or Senior Designated Officer should work on this audit twice a year - once to complete and submit the audit to Babcock Learning & Development Partnership, and then half way through the year to review and agree actions for the next audit. These audits and reviews should be formally recorded in school management and governing body meetings so that you can evidence these for Ofsted.

Each school should have:

 a written safeguarding policy and up to date child protection procedures which have been agreed with the governing body - model documents are available at www.babcock- education.co.uk  a Senior Designated Officer (SDO) role established and a deputy or deputies identified  a nominated governor (preferably not the chair or staff governor) to champion child  protection issues  other safeguarding procedures, including information about dealing with allegations against members of staff and a safer working practice code of conduct  training at the appropriate level for all staff and volunteers  robust staff recruitment and selection processes which safeguard children.

Babcock LDP 11/12 1 Name of School:

School DfE number:

Name of person/s completing the form:

Date of completion/submission:

Please indicate as appropriate Y/N

The school has an SDO for child protection and is a member of SLT

The school has a deputy designated senior officer.

The school has a nominated governor to champion child protection.

The head teacher has successfully completed safer recruitment training (online or a day course). A governor has successfully completed safer recruitment training (online or a day course). Date of most recent ‘whole school’ child protection training (the statutory requirement is at least every three years). The Headteacher has set up a safeguarding ‘evidence folder’, which is kept up to date.

For each of the questions below please tick one answer which best describes your school. If your school is scoring mostly Level 1 well done and thank you for your continuing commitment in this area.

If your school is scoring mostly Level 2 or 3, you have clearly made a good start but still have some work to do. Plan some work in before your next Ofsted inspection. You may find Appendix 1 The Safeguarding Action Plan, useful for this.

If your school is scoring mostly Level 4 you need to make your safeguarding and child protection planning a priority; your next Ofsted inspection may be very critical of the gaps. Seek help and advice from your Education Welfare Officer, who will be happy to provide advice, training and assistance to you and your school.

A. The school’s safeguarding policy

Babcock LDP 11/12 2 The school has a policy which is up to date, in line with the model provided 1 by the LA, shared with and accessible to parents. There is evidence the policy has been read by all staff and adopted by the governing body. Parents are aware of it through the prospectus or the school website. 2 The school has a CP policy up to date, shared with and accessible to families but it is not fully effective in that not all staff are aware of it. 3 The school has a policy but it needs updating – not reviewed in the last 12 months. 4 The school has no safeguarding policy currently in place.

B. Child protection procedures

All teaching and non-teaching staff, governors, volunteers and regular 1 visitors know about and use the procedures appropriately. New or temporary staff are given a copy of the safeguarding induction pack. 2 All teaching staff and relevant governors are aware of the established child protection procedures and understand their own roles within them Procedures are in place but only the designated senior officer and the 3 senior management team or nominated child protection governor are fully conversant with them. 4 Child protection procedures (which include what to do if there are concerns about a child) are in place, but known only by the SDO.

C. Consistency and cross-referencing procedures

All policies and procedures are aligned, the school undertakes some 1 quality assurance checks on implementation, an annual safeguarding audit is undertaken by Governing Body, and the school has evidence of an action plan implemented and reviewed during the year. The school has reviewed all policies and identified those that should be 2 consistent with the child protection policy, and has drawn up an action plan to ensure that policies cross-reference appropriately and are consistent. The school has made a start at looking at other policies and procedures 3 that need to reference the safeguarding policy and child protection procedures. Child protection procedures are in place, but other policies and procedures 4 (such as anti-bullying, restraint, discipline, health and safety, and use of ICT) contradict or do not reference them.

D. Training

The SDO, deputy designated senior officer and nominated governor have 1 received training appropriate to their roles in the last two years. All other staff have received basic awareness training in the last three years. 2 The designated senior officer has had update training in the last two years but the nominated governor and other staff members have not. 3 The designated senior officer has received multi-agency training but it has not been updated in the last two years. 4 The designated senior officer has not attended any multi-agency child protection training.

E. Safeguarding and the curriculum

Babcock LDP 11/12 3 Through PSHE and other curriculum contexts, pupils are encouraged to 1 talk about feelings, to deal assertively with pressures, are listened to and know who they can turn to for help and advice if necessary. 2 The curriculum provides some opportunities for pupils to consider risk situations and explore strategies for keeping safe. 3 The school is seeking advice about how to develop opportunities for safeguarding and child protection work in the curriculum. 4 The school staff generally do not view safeguarding and child protection as having a place in the curriculum.

F. Anti bullying practice

The school has an anti-bullying policy that has been reviewed in the last 2 1 years and is consistent with current (DFE or Devon County Council) anti- bullying guidance; it is known to all staff; and the school also has a pupil- friendly version that has been developed in consultation with pupils at the school. The policy is easily available to parents and carers. There has been an evaluation of this policy by staff, pupils and parents. The school has an anti-bullying policy that has been reviewed in the last 2 2 years and is consistent with current (DFE or Devon County Council) anti- bullying guidance, and is known to all staff. No evaluation has taken place 3 The school has an anti-bullying policy but this has not been reviewed in the past 2 years. 4 The school does not have an anti-bullying policy (either stand-alone or part of another policy).

G. Safer recruitment

Recruitment and selection processes are fully compliant with the DfE 1 guidance and interview panels have a member who has completed safer recruitment training online or through an accredited course. In addition, there is a safeguarding statement in all adverts, and an induction pack is issued to all new staff which includes safeguarding advice and guidance and expectations of conduct. Recruitment and selection processes are fully compliant with the DfE 2 guidance and interview panels have a member who has completed safer recruitment training online or through an accredited course. 3 Recruitment and selection processes are being reviewed to ensure they are in line with DfE guidance. 4 Recruitment and selection processes have not yet been revised in line with DfE guidance.

H. Code of conduct

1 As below, and in addition the school has regularly discussed safer working practice in staff meetings or training. There is a code of conduct for safe practice which reflects DfE and Devon 2 County Council guidance, which applies to and is known to all staff, visitors and volunteers who come into school regularly. Every member of staff has been given a copy, and have signed to confirm that they have read it. A code of conduct for safe practice exists (in line with DfE and Devon 3 County Council guidance) for some staff groups but needs widening to include everyone who regularly has contact with children. Not all staff are aware of the code of conduct. 4 There isn’t a code of conduct for safe working practice for staff.

Babcock LDP 11/12 4 I. Procedures on how to manage allegations made against staff/volunteers

Procedures for the management of allegations are consistent with DfE 1 guidelines and are known by all school staff who know where they are kept if they need to refer to them. The chair of governors knows what to do if an allegation is made against the head. Where there have been allegations about adults working in the school, there is evidence that the procedures are followed properly, reported to the Local Area Designated Officer (LADO) and clear records kept including outcomes. All members of staff are aware of the procedure for responding to and 2 managing allegations against staff, and are clear about how to report any concerns they may have. The chair of governors knows what to do if an allegation is made against the head. All members of the senior management team are aware of the procedures 3 for managing allegations against members of staff, and know where they are kept if they need to refer to them. School staff are not aware of the procedures which will be followed if 4 allegations are made about them and the head has not read the guidance Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education or the model policy from DCC Human Resources at http://staff.devon.gov.uk/cr/er/gap/schoolspersonnel/ saferworkingpracticesschools.htm

J. Whistle blowing

There is a robust policy in place and all staff are fully aware of their 1 responsibilities within that. Staff feel able to challenge and discuss their concerns. There is a robust policy in place of which all staff are aware. 2

Only SLT and Governors are conversant with the Whistle Blowing Policy. 3

4 There is no Whistle Blowing Policy

K. Record keeping procedures

The school has reviewed its procedures on recording, retaining and sharing 1 child welfare and child protection concerns against DCC guidance, has amended its procedures accordingly and they are applied consistently. There is evidence that all staff are following the procedures and actions and outcomes are recorded against each concern. The school has reviewed its procedures on recording, retaining and sharing 2 child welfare and child protection concerns against CYPS guidance, has amended its procedures accordingly and they are applied consistently.

The school has procedures on recording, retaining and sharing child 3 welfare and child protection concerns but they have not been reviewed against CYPS guidance. 4 The school does not have a procedure for recording, retaining and sharing records of child welfare and child protection concerns.

L. Single Central Record

Babcock LDP 11/12 5 1 The school has a fully populated Single Central Record which has been completed for all staff, volunteers and governors. 2 The school has a Single Central Record and the mandatory fields are fully populated, but it has not been completed for all staff. 3 The school has a Single Central Record but it does not include all the mandatory fields and is not fully populated. 4 The school does not have a Single Central Record in place in line with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Guidance.

M. Safeguarding files

The school has child safeguarding files with correct and up to date core 1 data in line with CYPS and DSCB guidance and they are applied consistently. The school has child safeguarding files with correct and up to date core 2 data in line with CYPS and DSCB guidance but they are not applied consistently. 3 The school has child safeguarding files but the data is not complete or up to date in line with CYPS and DSCB guidance. 4 The school does not have child safeguarding files with the correct and up to date core data, and is not compliant with CYPS and DSCB guidance.

N. e-safety: Policy

The school has an e-safety policy, which is aligned with national, regional 1 and LA policies and has been developed in consultation with a wide range of staff and pupils / students. There is “whole school ownership” of the policy. The policy is reviewed annually. 2 The school has an e-safety policy, which is aligned with national, regional and LA policies. 3 The school is in the process of establishing an e-safety policy.

4 There is no e-safety policy

O. e-safety: Teaching

A planned e-safety education programme takes place through PHSE / ICT / 1 other lessons and across the curriculum and is regularly revisited. There is breadth and progression. Pupils / students are aware of e-safety issues and understand and follow the e-safety and acceptable use policies. Appropriate e-safety resources are used. The school is effective in the education and protection of vulnerable children who may be put at particular risk from their own and others’ actions on-line. The school regularly evaluates the effectiveness and impact of e-safety programmes. A planned e-safety education programme takes place through PHSE / ICT / 2 other lessons and is regularly revisited. Pupils / students are aware of e- safety issues and are empowered to stay safe. Appropriate e-safety resources are used. The school is aware of the need to educate and protect vulnerable children who may be put at particular risk from their and others’ actions on-line. 3 A planned programme of e-safety education is being developed.

4 There is no planned programme of e-safety education.

Babcock LDP 11/12 6 P. Any other areas of achievement in relation to safeguarding and child protection for your particular school that you wish to tell us about

Additional information

Senior designated officer for child protection

Email address:

Position in school (for example head, inclusion manager or leader):

Date of last Level 3 safeguarding training or refresher:

Deputy designated officer

Email address:

Position in school:

Other deputy designated officers (if applicable)

Position in school:

BabcockNominated LDP 11/12 governor for safeguarding and7 child protection Name:

Date of last safeguarding training or refresher:

Designated person for children in care pupils

Date of last safeguarding training or refresher:

Designated person for domestic violence and abuse

Date of ADVA level 1 training:

Please provide the following information for the academic year 2011-12

Number of enquiries made to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):

Do you have a record of the outcomes of all enquiries to MASH? Yes No N/A

If you made no enquiries, did you consult with children’s social care about any individual pupils? Yes No

Number of children subject to a child protection plan (at date of report):

Number of invitations to child protection conferences:

Number of conferences attended:

Reason(s) for non-attendance (if applicable):

Number of allegations or concerns about members of staff:

Number reported to LADO:

Common Assessment Framework (CAF)

Have any members of staff from your school undertaken CAF training? Yes No

Please list names:

Were any CAF assessments undertaken for students at your school during the last academic year? Yes No If yes, how many?

School policies

Please indicate any of the policies which have been adopted by your school:

Y/N Behaviour (including guidance on positive-handling) Anti-bullying Confidentiality Babcock LDP 11/12 8 Exclusions Work experience Drugs and substances Attendance ICT and internet safety Health and Safety Racial discrimination Educational visits Code of Conduct Whistle blowing Managing allegations Physical restraint Safer recruitment Information sharing Child Protection procedures

Please record here any other comments you wish to make, for example about safeguarding or child protection issues in your school, local inter-agency working or this audit process.

Given the grades/scores you have assessed in the areas above, now indicate below what level you think your school is working at overall:

Outstanding / Good / Requires Improvement / Inadequate

If you have rated your school as Requires Improvement or Inadequate regarding safeguarding, what help or support do you feel you require from Babcock LDP?

Signed by:

Headteacher ………………………………………………………………………

Nominated CP Governor ………………………………………………………..

Please return completed audit by email to email to: Babcock LDP 11/12 9 [email protected] or by post to Safeguarding Administrator, Babcock LDP, Education Welfare Service, Great Moor House, Sowton, EX2 7NL

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For Babcock LDP office use only:

Date received:

Date entered onto audit spreadsheet:

Action required: Y / N

By Whom:

Date action completed:

Any comments:

Appendix 1 Safeguarding action plan following self-audit

Target Date Action Who date achieved

Babcock LDP 11/12 10 Babcock LDP 11/12 11