Safeguarding training for volunteers This is based on the guidance produced by Jo Barclay, ECC Safeguarding Manager for Schools and Early Years You will need to adapt the information guidance and this presentation to personalize it for your school. The training should take about 20 minutes

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. (Keeping Children Safe in Education, DfE 2018) As a visitor in our school it is important that you are aware of our safeguarding procedures, and help us keep all of our pupils safe.

Identifying visitors on site All visitors should be prepared to provide formal identification and, where required, evidence of their Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (this may be a letter from an employer to confirm the appropriate DBS check has been obtained) All visitors must wear the ID provided upon signing in – this must be worn and kept visible at all times while on site Where visitors have parked on school site, they must ensure their car registration details are provided when they sign in All visitors must sign out and hand in the ID provided when leaving the school site

The designated safeguarding leads Everyone in school has a role to play in keeping children safe, although there certain key people with particular responsibilities Who are the Designated Safeguarding Leads in this school? What are some of the responsibilities that they have?

The role of the Designated Safeguarding Person was specified in the Children Act 2004 and ensured the every organisation had a “named person” for safeguarding children and young people. Prior to that, the role had frequently been known as the Child Protection Officer. The Designated Safeguarding Person has a responsibility at both a strategic level within the organisation and on a day to day basis. The school/academy’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is the first point of contact for any member of the school staff and volunteer who has a concern about the safety and well-being of a pupil. Key Aspects of the Designated Person role includes: Making sure all staff are aware how to raise safeguarding concerns Ensuring all staff understand the symptoms of child abuse and neglect Referring any concerns to social care Monitoring children who are the subject of child protection plans Maintaining accurate and secure child protection records

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Headteacher:   Designated Safeguarding Lead: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Governor for safeguarding: The school/academy’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is the first point of contact for any member of the school staff and volunteer who has a concern about the safety and well-being of a pupil.

What is abuse? Abuse is maltreatment of a child. This may be neglect, any form of physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment that leads to harm or injury, or failure to protect a child from harm. It can happen to any child regardless of their age, gender, race or ability and may be inflicted on the child by an adult / adults or another child or children.

NSPCC statistics There were over 58,000 children identified as needing protection from abuse in the UK in 2017. Over 2,900 children were identified as needing protection from sexual abuse in 2015/16 Over 6,000 children were identified as needing protection from physical abuse last year Over 26,000 children were identified as needing protection from neglect in 2016 How many children are abused or neglected in the UK – NSPCC 2017 data   We don't know exactly how many children in the UK are victims of child abuse. Child abuse is usually hidden from view and children may be too young, too scared or too ashamed to tell anyone about what is happening to them. There were over 58,000 children identified as needing protection from abuse in the UK in 2017. Every year the NSPCC compiles the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. They set out 20 different indicators to help us identify trends over time and across nations and to answer the question "how safe are our children?". Below are the main findings of our most recent report published in 2017. Reports of sexual offences against children have increased in the UK Numbers of children in the child protection system are increasing Online abuse We don’t know how many children and young people are affected by online abuse. Children often: don’t tell anyone because they feel ashamed or guilty may not know who to tell may not realise they are being abused. Almost 1 in 4 of 8 to 11-year-olds and 3 in 4 of 12 to 15-year-olds has a social media profile 1 in 3 internet users are children 1 in 4 children have experienced something upsetting on a social networking site. Around 1 in 8 young people have been bullied on social media Sexual abuse Official statistics, published annually, show the amount of child sexual abuse recorded by authorities in the year. The problem is much bigger than shown in official statistics, as most crimes are not disclosed and/or reported. Over 2,900 children were identified as needing protection from sexual abuse in 2015/16 Over 90% of sexually abused children were abused by someone they knew Around a third of sexual abuse is committed by other children and young people 14% of contacts to the NSPCC’s helpline last year were concerns about sexual abuse Nearly 30,000 registered offenders have been convicted of offences against children Physical abuse We do not know exactly how many children are physically abused. But official statistics, research studies and what children tell us, give us a good idea about the abuse they are experiencing. 1 in 14 children have been physically abused 19% of contacts to the NSPCC’s helpline last year were concerns about physical abuse Over 6,000 children were identified as needing protection from physical abuse last year Neglect Over 26,000 children were identified as needing protection from neglect in 2016 Neglect is the most common reason for taking child protection action Emotional abuse Over 19,000 children were identified as needing protection from emotional abuse in 2017 Emotional abuse is the 2nd most common reason for children needing protection from abuse in the UK

What to do if you are worried about a pupil You may observe something or become aware of information about a pupil which concerns you while you are in school. If you do, it is important that you share your concerns with the Designated or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. The school office will make arrangements for you to speak to them if you cannot locate them.

What to do if a pupil makes a disclosure React calmly, listen without displaying shock, disbelief or making judgements Do not promise confidentiality – explain that you must share the information with the Designated Safeguarding Lead Reassure the pupil, but only so far as is honest and reliable Do not interrogate the pupil, ask leading questions or criticise the alleged perpetrator React calmly, listen without displaying shock, disbelief or making judgements Do not promise confidentiality – explain that you must share the information with the Designated Safeguarding Lead Reassure the pupil, but only so far as is honest and reliable Do not interrogate the pupil, ask leading questions or criticise the alleged perpetrator. Make accurate notes (record the date, time, place, your observations and exactly what the pupil has said) [You may want to provide detail on how / where to do this] Report your concerns immediately to the Designated or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Follow the school Child Protection Policy and procedures at all times

What to do if a pupil makes a disclosure Make accurate notes (record the date, time, place, your observations and exactly what the pupil has said) [You may want to provide detail on how / where to do this] Report your concerns immediately to the Designated or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Follow the school Child Protection Policy and procedures at all times React calmly, listen without displaying shock, disbelief or making judgements Do not promise confidentiality – explain that you must share the information with the Designated Safeguarding Lead Reassure the pupil, but only so far as is honest and reliable Do not interrogate the pupil, ask leading questions or criticise the alleged perpetrator. Make accurate notes (record the date, time, place, your observations and exactly what the pupil has said) [You may want to provide detail on how / where to do this] Report your concerns immediately to the Designated or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Follow the school Child Protection Policy and procedures at all times

What to do if you have concerns about a member of staff If you are concerned about the conduct of a member of staff following something you have observed or a disclosure, you must report this to the Headteacher (or Deputy Headteacher in absence of the Headteacher). If your concern is about the Headteacher, you must report this to the Chair of Governors. The school office will provide contact details for the Chair of Governors if you need them.

Keeping yourself safe Always speak to pupils calmly and respectfully Avoid physical contact with pupils unless you are preventing them from harming themselves or others Avoid being alone with any pupil – you should not do so unless there is a specific reason to do so and other staff are aware. Always tell someone if a pupil touches you or speaks to you inappropriately (record the incident, including the time and date, and give this to the Headteacher / Designated Lead) Always speak to pupils calmly and respectfully Avoid physical contact with pupils unless you are preventing them from harming themselves or others Avoid being alone with any pupil – you should not do so unless there is a specific reason to do so and other staff are aware. Always tell someone if a pupil touches you or speaks to you inappropriately (record the incident, including the time and date, and give this to the Headteacher / Designated Lead) Never exchange personal contact details with a pupil or arrange to meet them outside of the school environment Never have contact with a pupil on social media Never use a personal mobile phone or camera around pupils Never discuss confidential information outside of school or on-line

Keeping yourself safe Never exchange personal contact details with a pupil or arrange to meet them outside of the school environment Never have contact with a pupil on social media Never use a personal mobile phone or camera around pupils Never discuss confidential information outside of school or on-line Always speak to pupils calmly and respectfully Avoid physical contact with pupils unless you are preventing them from harming themselves or others Avoid being alone with any pupil – you should not do so unless there is a specific reason to do so and other staff are aware. Always tell someone if a pupil touches you or speaks to you inappropriately (record the incident, including the time and date, and give this to the Headteacher / Designated Lead) Never exchange personal contact details with a pupil or arrange to meet them outside of the school environment Never have contact with a pupil on social media Never use a personal mobile phone or camera around pupils Never discuss confidential information outside of school or on-line

If you are worried about a child outside school Essex County Council has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.  If you are concerned that a child may be being harmed please contact the helpline on 0345 603 7634 Alternatively, the NSPCC whistleblowing helpline is available. Call 0800 028 0285 – line is available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday or email: help@nspcc.org.uk ECC Emergency contact details  Where a situation is urgent and cannot wait until the next working day: Monday to Thursday 5.30pm - 9am Friday and bank holidays 4.30pm – 9am Telephone: 0345 606 1212 Helpline  Where there are immediate concerns about the safety or welfare of a child or young person:  Telephone: 0345 603 7634 For all other enquiries:  Telephone: 0345 603 7627 You can ask for help, advice or information for yourself, someone in your family, a friend or a neighbour.

Fire and emergency evacuation If the alarm sounds exit by the nearest fire exit and make your way to XXXX. Please wait there until you are given permission to re-enter the building. If you discover a fire, please activate the alarm and inform a member of staff if possible. If the alarm sounds [what does this sound like], exit by the nearest fire exit and make your way to XXXX. Please wait there until you are given permission to re-entre the building. If you discover a fire, please activate the alarm and inform a member of staff if possible. [You may want to include further instruction here]

First aid Many of our staff members are trained in First Aid. If you need assistance, please inform a member of staff. Visitors should not treat pupils unless permission has been given. Please report any accident or incident to the school office. In an emergency do not hesitate to call 999 for an ambulance. If the alarm sounds [what does this sound like], exit by the nearest fire exit and make your way to XXXX. Please wait there until you are given permission to re-entre the building. If you discover a fire, please activate the alarm and inform a member of staff if possible. [You may want to include further instruction here]

Use of the school internet All users of the school systems and Wi-Fi must comply with the XXXX policy. Please ask at the school office for details. Remove this slide if you don’t want to add this in. All users of the school systems and Wi-Fi must comply with the XXXX policy. Please ask at the school office for details.

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