2.  Safeguarding requires us as professionals to remain permanently vigilant  a)Vigilant about the wellbeing of young people  Safeguarding demands that we formally pass on any concerns that may indicate abuse to the relevant colleague in school  Safeguarding demands that we pass on any concerns that may indicate that a young person may be at risk eg misuse of digital media; emotional, physical, sexual or neglect  Operation Sanctuary (NB Rotherham)  PREVENT – at risk of becoming radicalised  Forced Marriage  Prompt, accurate registration  Understood procedures – fire alarms intruder alerts b) Vigilant about our own conduct as professionals Safeguarding requires us as professionals to ensure that our professional practice is of the highest integrity and conforms to the standards set out in our own key policy documents and statutory policies/guidelines for teachers/professionals working with young people c)Vigilant about the conduct of fellow professionals Safeguarding in Whickham School means that we are individually responsible for reporting concerns about another colleague’s behaviour/conduct towards students to the Headteacher (Whistleblowing)

3.  Essential Documentation:  Whickham School & Sports College: Child Protection Policy  Whickham School & Sports College: Code of Safe Practice  Guidance for Safer Working Practice in Education Setting  All staff are required to read at least Part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education - Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges (April 2014) which is available within the policy section of the staff shared area.