The DfE have released guidance around safeguarding during the Coronavirus, specifically in schools, colleges and other providers. Click here to access the full guidance.
This guidance covers:
• The Role of the local authority
• Safeguarding and clusters
• Keeping children safe in schools and colleges
• Child protection policy
• Designated safeguarding leads (DSLs)
• Vulnerable children
• Attendance
• Staff training and safeguarding children
• Children moving schools and colleges
• Safer recruitment/volunteers and movement of staff
• Mental health
• Online safety in school and college
• Children and online safety away from school and college
If you have specific queries about COVID-19 the DfE have launched a dedicated helpline 0800 046 8687 or you can email [email protected].
They make reference to this being interim safeguarding guidance and they have confirmed that it is under review and will be updated when necessary, so watch this space.
If you need any help with safer recruitment or safeguarding, please get in touch with one of the team on 01924 827869.
Reference:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-safeguarding-in-schools-colleges-and-other-providers/coronavirus-covid-19-safeguarding-in-schools-colleges-and-other-providers
