Lessons Will Be Learned: Transforming safeguarding in education - Softcover

Baker, Martin; Glanville, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1788602714 ISBN 13: 9781788602716

Publisher: Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

The safeguarding and child protection challenges in education have never been more complex, nor the legal duties on schools and colleges more stringent. The criminal and sexual exploitation of children, FGM, radicalisation and online safety are sadly all now part of the remit, as are self-harm and mental health issues. And these safeguarding challenges are found not only in urban communities, but also in leafy suburbs and rural idylls throughout the UK. The responsibility on safeguarding leads in schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts is huge, and Covid-19 (and its inevitable after-effects) has only added to the complexity.

This book sets out how you can transform your safeguarding arrangements, with a strategic framework that will help you and your governing body or MAT board to develop and implement outstanding practice across your whole organisation. It is based on an 8-point strategic safeguarding model that will enable you to anticipate potential problems, deal with concerns more effectively, and build a robust safeguarding culture that is underpinned by a strong network of support, both internally and externally. Ultimately, this approach will support safeguarding leads in their vital role of protecting children; enable senior leaders, governors and trustees to provide appropriate leadership and support for safeguarding; help to improve the effectiveness of multi-agency working; and support educators in their vital work of preparing learners for life.

About this title

About the Author

Martin Baker is the CEO of One Team Logic, the makers of MyConcern. He is a former Chief Constable whose career spanned five UK police forces, including significant spells in counter-terrorism, safeguarding and child protection. Martin is an experienced school governor and he is a director of a multi-academy trust. Mike Glanville is a former police Child Protection Officer who as an Assistant Chief Constable was responsible for all aspects of child and adult safeguarding. He is an experienced school governor and has been Chair of Governors for over 10 years. Mike is Chief Safeguarding Officer at One Team Logic.

Edition details

• Publisher: Practical Inspiration Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788602714
• ISBN 13: 9781788602716
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240