Statutory Documents
There are many documents and pieces of legislation that we as schools have to follow. There are others we need to know about. The most important documents are listed below:
Department for Education – Keeping Children safe in Education
Department for Education – Keeping Children Safe in Education – Part 1
(This is essential for all schools and colleges to follow)
Disqualification Under the Childcare Act
Working Together to Safeguard Children
What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused, DfE (March 2015)
Information Sharing: Advice for practitioners, DfE (March 2015)
The school also follows the Essex Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
SET Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedures
