Safeguarding Children in Education - The Governors Role

Course description

The Education Act 2002 places statutory requirements upon the Local Authority and schools to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This session explores the legislative framework and role and responsibilities of governors and trustees in relation to the safeguarding agenda.

The session will help governors and trustees to understand the Ofsted Framework for Inspection and the implications for safeguarding practice in schools.

The Department for Education requires all governors and trustees to attend safeguarding training at induction, and remain regularly updated in this area.

By the end of the session governors will:

• Understand the arrangements that the school must have in place to be compliant with legislation and guidance
• Understand what safeguarding is and the legislative context in which the school operates
• Understand their own role and responsibilities and those of others in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Understand the Ofsted Inspection Framework in relation to safeguarding children.
• Understand the requirements of the Statutory Guidance 'Keeping Children safe in Education'.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Modes of delivery: available online (tutor-led), in person, and recorded

Cost: included with Subscription Package or £162 per delegate for Pay As You Go.

How to book: 

• If your board already subscribes to our package, you can book course at no extra cost via GovernorHub
• Pay As You Go customers are able to book this course via SLA (S4S)