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Proformas

This section provides safeguarding proformas which Designated Senior Persons should be using.

 

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Annual Report to the Governing Body on Safeguarding Children revised

To provide a report to the Governing Body on Safeguarding practice that enables the Governing Body to monitor compliance with the requirements of ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education' (DfES 2006).

Annual School Safeguarding Practice Checklist

This is an audit tool for Heads, DSPs and governors to establish the existence and effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements within school. It is a key tool in preparing for Ofsted and is compatible with the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Child Protection Policy

 

This is a model Child Protection Policy (Revised 2009). Every school is required to have a policy and it should be reviewed annually.

Concern Form

Should be used by staff to record safeguarding concerns. Ensures that the information shares is focused and follows a consistent procedure within the school. Completed forms should be passed to the Designated Senior Person who should record their response to the concern. Completed forms should be stored appropriately.

Referral Form

New The Single Service Request form (HCTP 0037) replaces referral form CSF 3155. This form is used by schools when making referrals to Children, Schools and Families. The form is used for a variety of referrals including child protection.

A completed referral form should be sent within two days of a child protection referral made by phone to CSF Client Services.

Risk Assessment Management Plan

An assessment tool to be used for children or parents/carers who pose a risk to themselves or others. CPSLOs will support DSPs in the planning and review of the RAMP.

School Child Protection Report to a Child Protection Conference

Schools are required to report to the Child Protection Conference. This proforma is a model of good practice. CPSLOs can assist DSPs with completion of reports if necessary.