Safeguarding Children
The Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB) was launched in April 2006 to replace the Area Child Protection Committee. It has a statutory role, with more influence, authority and powers, along with a much wider remit to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
A key objective for the HSCB is to support parents and carers to provide a safe and stable family life for children and young people. It also supports organisations like schools to reduce the likelihood of children and young people suffering accidental injury and death, bullying and discrimination, crime and anti-social behaviour.
Guidance for Schools on Safeguarding Children
The following links to information on the Hertfordshire Grid for Learning give guidance on safeguarding children:
- eSafety - Guidance on safe use of the internet and other new technologies for children, parents and teachers - includes curriculum guidance; online bullying; school policies
- Child Protection - information on safeguarding children in Hertfordshire - procedures, policies, guidance and training for schools.
- Bullying
- Counselling in Schools Service
- Pupil Welfare - includes information on referrals, exclusions, private fostering, road safety
- Criminal Records Bureau Checks
- Health and Safety - includes guidance on safety on school visits and the Education Health and Safety Manual
- Safer Recruitment - Safer recruitment procedures, practices and useful links.
- Attendance New -
Help us to help safeguard children by telling us in confidence if you think you know of any children who are missing from education.
Other Useful Links
Every Child Matters - Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding Children in Education
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