Guest Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi everyone! I'm stuck! Head has just asked me to write out safeguarding children policy. I know what it is but not really sure where to start? Would any one be so kind to show me theirs so I don't have to start from scratch?? Sorry to be cheeky, just don't have the time like the rest! Thanks- don't know what id do without this forum! Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Rachel, that sounds like delegation gone a step too far. I dont think this is the job for you, arent you NQT? Who is the responsible person for safeguarding? Its usually the HT or another member of SMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I compleltely agree with Susan - writing/reviewing the policy is the job of the designated person for safeguarding children! Are you saying that the school hasn't got one in place already?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I know I couldn't believe it either, she said its specific to foundation stage so I have to do it as i'm the only person in foundation stage. (work in a small village school with no nursery). I'm not an NQT anymore no but i'm still totally lost with this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Well here's the one I wrote for my last Children's Centre - not a school I know but it might give you a framework to start from? You will need to refer to the procedures laid down by your Local Safeguarding Children Board in the same way that I have referred to Walsall's guidelines. Hope it gives you a starting point anyway - good luck! Safeguarding_Children_Policy.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks Wolfie that's brilliant, you have saved my life! I'm from walsall originally, I was brought up in bloxwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Well there you go then..it was meant to be! I have to say, Walsall are very on the ball with safeguarding children matters - the Child Concern model that they use is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi Wolfie Your Child Protection Policy looks fantastic! Would it be all right for me to use it as a starting point for discussion with my manager to improve our existing one? Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks for sharing Wolfie. We are reviewing ours next half term and would like to show the staff your one if that is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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