1. Cadw dysgwyr yn ddiogel Mae’r ddogfen hon yn cynnwys canllawiau i awdurdodau lleol a chyrff llywodraethu ar drefniadau ar gyfer diogelu plant o dan adran 175 o Ddeddf Addysg 2002.
Keeping learners safe
This document contains guidance for local authorities and governing bodies on arrangements for safeguarding children under section 175 of the Education Act 2002.

2. Pennod 1 /Chapter 1
Y fframwaith ar gyfer diogelu yng Nghymru- dyletswyddau statudol, canllawiau a strwythurau diogelu
(yn rhoi trosolwg o'r fframweithiau deddfwriaethol a llywodraethol ar gyfer diogelu yng Nghymru)
The framework for safeguarding in Wales- statutory duties, guidance and safeguarding structures
(provides an overview of the legislative and governance frameworks for safeguarding in Wales)

3. Deddfwriaeth / Legislation
Section 175 of the Education Act 2002
Common law duty of care
Children Act 1989
Children Act 2004
The Equality Act 2010
The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Safeguarding Children: Working Together Under the Children Act 2004
The All Wales Child Protection Procedures
The Children’s Rights Framework
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
The Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011
Local Safeguarding Children Boards
Child practice reviews: multi-agency professional forums

4. Pennod 2 / Chapter 2
Rolau a chyfrifoldebau diogelu yn y gwasanaeth addysg
(yn gosod swyddogaethau a chyfrifoldebau awdurdodau lleol, ysgolion o bob math a sefydliadau AB i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant. Mae'n rhoi arweiniad ar y trefniadau rheoli a threfniadau'r sefydliad y mae angen sicrhau eu bod ar waith er mwyn diogelu plant yn y gwasanaeth addysg)
Safeguarding roles and responsibilities in the education service
(Sets out the roles and responsibilities of local authorities, schools of all kinds and FE institutions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. It provides guidance on the organisational and management arrangements which need to be put in place to safeguard children in the education service)

5. Rolau a chyfrifoldebau diogelu yn y gwasanaeth addysg Safeguarding roles and responsibilities in the education service
Canolbwyntio ar y plentyn
Wedi’i wreiddio mewn datblygiad plentyn
Yn canolbwyntio ar ganlyniadau
Gweithio mewn ffordd gyfannol
Wedi’i seilio ar gyfle cyfartal
Adeiladu ar sail cryfderau yn ogystal ag adnabod a delio ag anawsterau
Ffordd amlasiantaethol o weithio
Proses barhaus
Wedi’i seilio ar dystiolaeth
Gwyliadwrus o les plant
Yn cynnwys plant a theuluoedd
Child centred
Rooted in child development
Outcome focused
Holistic in approach
Founded on equality of opportunity
Built on strengths as well as identifying and addressing difficulties
A multi-agency approach
A continuing process
Informed by evidence
Alert to children’s welfare
Involve children and families

6. Cyfrifoldebau gwasanaeth addysg Responsibilities of local authorities
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Cyfrifoldebau strategol
Cyfrifoldebau cymorth
Cyfrifoldebau gweithredol
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Strategic responsibilities
Support responsibilities
Operational responsibilities

7. Cyfrifoldebau cyrff llywodraethu Governing Body responsibilities
mabwysiadu polisïau a gweithdrefnau effeithiol ar amddiffyn plant
gweithredu gweithdrefnau recriwtio diogel sy'n ystyried yr angen i ddiogelu plant a phobl ifanc
sicrhau bod yr holl aelodau staff a gwirfoddolwyr sy’n gweithio gyda phlant yn cael hyfforddiant priodol
cymryd camau ar unwaith i gywiro unrhyw ddiffygion neu wendidau mewn trefniadau amddiffyn plant
sicrhau bod yr uwch swyddog dynodedig ar gyfer amddiffyn plant, y llywodraethwr dynodedig a chadeirydd y llywodraethwyr yn cael hyfforddiant
have effective child protection policies and procedures in place
operate safe recruitment procedures that take account of the need to safeguard children and young people
ensure that all staff and volunteers who work with children undertake appropriate training
remedies without delay any deficiencies or weaknesses in regard to child protection arrangements that are brought to its attention
ensure that the designated senior person (DSP) for child protection, the designated governor and the chair of governors undertakes training

8. Llywodraethwr dynodedig Designated Governor
Dynodwch lywodraethwr ar gyfer amddiffyn plant i:
fod yn gyfrifol am faterion yn ymwneud ag amddiffyn plant
sicrhau bod y corff llywodraethu yn adolygu polisïau a gweithdrefnau’r ysgol bob blwyddyn
cynnal cyswllt â'r awdurdod statudol yng nghyd-destun achosion disgyblu staff amddiffyn plant fel y nodir yng nghanllawiau Llywodraeth Cymru a
sicrhau bod y corff llywodraethu/perchennog yn cynnal adolygiad blynyddol o bolisïau a gweithdrefnau diogelu plant ac o’r ffordd y mae’r dyletswyddau uchod wedi’u cyflawni.
Identify a designated governor for child protection to:
take responsibility for child protection matters
ensure the governing body reviews the school’s policies and procedures annually
be the designated governor to maintain contact with the statutory authorities in relation to child protection staff disciplinary cases and
ensure that the governing body/proprietor undertakes an annual review of safeguarding policies and procedures and how the above duties have been discharged.

9. Ymateb i bryderon diogelu unigol yn y gwasanaeth addysg
Pennod 3 /Chapter 3
Ymateb i bryderon diogelu unigol yn y gwasanaeth addysg
(yn gosod y dyletswyddau a'r cyfrifoldebau diogelu sydd gan bob aelod staff sy'n gweithio mewn lleoliad addysg wrth ymateb i bryderon diogelwch yn unol â Gweithdrefnau Amddiffyn Plant Cymru Gyfan)
Responding to individual safeguarding concerns within the education service
(Sets out the safeguarding duties and responsibilities shared by all staff who work in an education setting when responding to safeguarding concerns in accordance with the All Wales Child Protection Procedures)

10. Mae'r bennod hon yn disgrifio beth y dylai pobl ei wneud os ydynt yn pryderu bod plentyn yn cael ei gam-drin, neu os ydynt yn amau bod perygl o gam-drin neu esgeulustod. Mae'n bwysig bod pob unigolyn sy'n gweithio gyda phlant, pobl ifanc a'u teuluoedd, neu gydag oedolion a allai achosi perygl i blant, yn darllen hyn. Mae hefyd yn disgrifio'r gweithdrefnau i'w dilyn pan fydd rhywun wedi rhoi gwybod am gam-drin neu esgeuluso plentyn. This chapter sets out what people should do if they are concerned that a child is being abused, or if they suspect that there is a risk of abuse or neglect. It is important reading for all individuals working with and caring for children, young people and their families, or with adults who may pose a risk to children. It also describes the procedures to be followed when a report of child abuse or neglect has been made.

11. Cyfrifoldebau diogelu mewn amgylchiadau penodol
Pennod 4 / Chapter 4
Cyfrifoldebau diogelu mewn amgylchiadau penodol
(yn rhoi crynodeb o'r prif faterion diogelu y dylai'r rheini yn y gwasanaeth addysg fod yn ymwybodol ohonynt, a gwybodaeth am gael gafael ar gyngor a chyfarwyddyd pellach)
Safeguarding responsibilities in specific circumstances
(Provides a summary of key safeguarding issues about which those in the education service must be aware, and details of where to access further advice and guidance)

12. Foster care, including private fostering Asylum seeking children
Physical contact with pupils, including restraint
Child neglect
Bullying
Children living away from home or in temporary accommodation
Child sexual exploitation (CSE)
Children who may have been trafficked
Forced marriage and honour-based violence
Substance misuse
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
Black minority ethnic pupils
Children missing education
Children and young people in the youth justice system
Child abuse linked to belief in witchcraft or other spiritual beliefs
Radicalisation
Teenage intimate partner abuse
e-Safety
Fabricated or induced illness (FII)
Sexually active young people
Foreign exchange visits
Child abuse images and the internet
Disabled children
Gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence

13. Arferion recriwtio mwy diogel
Pennod 5 /Chapter 5
Arferion recriwtio mwy diogel
(yn rhoi arweiniad ar recriwtio a dewis yn fwy diogel mewn lleoliadau addysg. Mae hyn yn cynnwys arferion gorau wrth recriwtio a dethol, a phrosesau adnoddau dynol eraill sy'n helpu i recriwtio ymgeiswyr sy'n meddu ar y sgiliau, y wybodaeth a'r doniau i weithio, am gyflog neu fel arall, yn y gwasanaethau addysg a helpu i atal, gwrthod neu adnabod pobl sy'n anaddas)
Safer recruitment practice
(Provides guidance on safer recruitment and selection in education settings. This includes recruitment and selection best practice, and other human resources processes that help to recruit candidates who have the skills, knowledge and aptitudes to work, whether paid or unpaid, in the education services and help to deter, reject or identify people who are unsuitable)

14. “Mae’r awdurdod/ysgol/coleg hwn wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant a phobl ifanc ac mae’n disgwyl y bydd pob un o’i staff a’i wirfoddolwyr yn rhannu’r ymrwymiad hwn.”
“This authority/school/college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

15. Ymarfer recriwrio’n ddiogel Safer recruitment practice
Dylid cynnwys y datganiad hwn mewn:
deunydd cyhoeddusrwydd
gwefannau recriwtio
hysbysebion
pecynnau gwybodaeth i ymgeiswyr
manylebau person
swydd-ddisgrifiadau
fframweithiau cymhwysedd
hyfforddiant cynefino.
The statement should be included in:
publicity materials
recruitment websites
advertisements
candidate information packs
person specifications
job descriptions
competency frameworks
induction training.

16. Y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS)
Pennod 6 /Chapter 6:
Y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS)
(yn rhoi arweiniad cryno ar y gwiriadau recriwtio i'w gwneud mewn lleoliadau addysg yn unol â Deddf Diogelu Grwpiau Hyglwyf 2006, fel y'i diwygiwyd gan Ddeddf Diogelu Rhyddidau 2012 i helpu i gyflawni'r prosesau recriwtio a dethol a nodir ym Mhennod 5. Mae hyn yn nodi pa wiriadau y dylid eu cynnal ac ar gyfer pa staff, pa un ai eu bod yn gyflogedig neu beidio. Mae'n disodli Atal Pobl Anaddas rhag Gweithio gyda Phlant a Phobl Ifanc yn y Gwasanaeth Addysg (Hydref 2002) a Swyddfa Cofnodion Troseddol: Ffeithiau Sylfaenol i Wirfoddolwyr mewn Ysgolion (Chwefror 2003).
The Disclosure and Barring Service
(Provides summary guidance on the recruitment checks to be made in education settings under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 to support the delivery of the recruitment and selection processes set out in chapter 5. It sets out what checks must or should be undertaken and for which staff, whether paid or unpaid. It replaces Preventing Unsuitable People from Working with Children and Young Persons in the Education Service (October 2002) and Criminal Records Bureau: Basic Facts for School Volunteers (February 2003).

17. Appendix 1: Model child protection policy
Mae'r atodiadau sy'n dilyn yn cynnwys sawl polisi enghreifftiol i gefnogi'r canllawiau hyn, i'w defnyddio neu eu haddasu The appendices that follow include a number of model policies to support this guidance, to be used or adapted as appropriate.
Appendix 1: Model child protection policy
Appendix 2: Model note for staff
Appendix 3: All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2008 referral
Appendix 4: Flowchart of Disclosure and Barring Service criminal record checks and barred list checks
Appendix 5: Disclosure and Barring checks
Atodiad 1: Polisi amddiffyn plant enghreifftiol
Atodiad 2: Nodyn enghreifftiol i staff
Atodiad 3: Gweithdrefnau Amddiffyn Plant Cymru Gyfan 2008 – atgyfeirio
Atodiad 4: Siart llif gwiriadau cofnod troseddol y DBS a gwirio rhestrau
gwahardd
Atodiad 5: Gwiriadau Datgelu a Gwahardd