Safeguarding basics
The person responsible for safeguarding concerns in a school
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Type of dress expected from staff.
Dress code
When you are allowed to share student information.
When is it legally required or in the student’s best interest?
Why personal social media matters for staff.
What is it can affect your professional role?
A student says, “I need to talk.” You are busy.
What is arrange a later time and make yourself available?
The group of people responsible for safeguarding in a school
Everyone in the school
This behavior is expected from all staff at all times.
Maintaining professionalism
What you should do if you think your concern is “too small.”
What is report it because small details matter?
Posting student photos online, even with faces covered.
What is inappropriate and should be raised as a concern?
A student asks you to keep a secret.
What is you cannot promise that but will help keep them safe?
This is what you must do if you are unsure about a safeguarding situation
Report your concern to the DSL
These must be maintained between staff and students.
Professional boundaries
What you must NEVER promise a student.
What is keeping a secret?
Sharing student images on “Close Friends.”
What is still inappropriate use of student images?
Students repeatedly making fun of another student.
What is bullying or emotional harm?
Keeping students safe and protecting them from harm
Safeguarding
This is the best practice when meeting a student one-to-one.
Keeping the door open or meeting in a visible area
What happens if you raise a concern in good faith.
What is you are protected?
Having ex-students on social media depends on this.
What are age, time passed, and school policy?
A student with repeated injuries and changing explanations.
What is report concern to the DSL?
The correct list of the “5Rs” in safeguarding.
Receive, Reassure, React, Record, Report
This principle ensures interactions can be seen by others.
Visibility
The key idea behind the safeguarding puzzle.
What is every small concern matters?
Why inappropriate posts by staff are a safeguarding concern.
What is it affects professional role and trust?
A trusted staff member is accused of inappropriate behavior.
What is report the concern through safeguarding procedures?