Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Safeguarding Governor: Schools and Colleges in England

    • Welcome Message Video

    • Aim and Objectives

    • Interactive Slides Tutorial
  • 2

    Objective 1- Identify key legislation and guidance underpinning safeguarding children

    • Objective 1

    • Child Protection and Safeguarding

    • Legislation

    • Keeping Children Safe in Education

    • Summary of Changes KCSIE 2024

    • National Multi-Agency Practice Standards for Child Protection
  • 3

    Objective 2- Describe the strategic role and responsibilities of the Safeguarding Governor

    • Objective 2

    • Safeguarding Structure within an Establishment

    • Governors Roles and Responsibilities

    • Guidance Links

    • Questions to ask your Senior Leadership Team

    • Document to Support- Questions to ask your Senior Leadership Team

    • Policies, Procedures and School Visits
  • 4

    Objective 3- Identify the signs and indicators of abuse, neglect and exploitation

    • Objective 3

    • Daniel Pelka

    • Daniel Pelka Video

    • What is Abuse and Neglect?

    • Physical Abuse

    • Physical Abuse Video

    • Emotional Abuse

    • Emotional Abuse Video

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Sexual Abuse Video

    • Neglect

    • Neglect Video

    • Safeguarding Quiz

    • Exploitation

    • Other Forms of Harm

    • Online Safety

    • Filtering and Monitoring
  • 5

    Objective 4- Recognise how to support the Safeguarding Team

    • Objective 4

    • Learner Reflection - How do you Support your Safeguarding Team?

    • Supporting your Safeguarding Team
  • 6

    Objective 5- Describe the Single Central Record and the importance of Safer Recruitment

    • Objective 5

    • Safer Recruitment

    • Single Central Record- Why?

    • Single Central Record
  • 7

    Objective 6- State the process of dealing with allegations against staff

    • Objective 6

    • Allegations Against Staff- Key Points

    • Allegations Against Staff- Flowchart

    • Allegations Against Staff- Flowchart Handout
  • 8

    Objective 7- Describe the voice of the child effectively to ensure all safeguarding procedures meet their needs

    • Objective 7

    • Learner Reflection - Barriers

    • What Prevents a Child from Disclosing Abuse?

    • Disclosure Barriers for Children

    • Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

    • Voice of the Child

    • Looking for Trends and Analysing Data
  • 9

    Objective 8- Recognise the importance of sharing information and working in partnership

    • Objective 8

    • Information Sharing

    • 7 Golden Rules of Information Sharing

    • Further Reading- Information Sharing Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners
  • 10

    Final Considerations

    • Latest Update to Course

    • Congratulations

    • Feedback

    • Reflect on your Learning