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Child Protection. The Safeguarding Role of School Governors 2012-2013 Therese Moran, Patricia O’Hare & Lorraine O’Neill Designated Officers for Child Protection Child Protection Support Service for Schools (BELB). Objectives - Strand 2 Training.

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Child Protection

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  1. Child Protection The Safeguarding Role of School Governors 2012-2013 Therese Moran, Patricia O’Hare & Lorraine O’Neill Designated Officers for Child Protection Child Protection Support Service for Schools (BELB)

  2. Objectives - Strand 2 Training Target Audience – Chair of Governors and Governors delegated to take the lead in Child Protection Issues • Be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the impact of legislation and government policy in relation to safeguarding and child protection • Recognise signs and symptoms of possible abuse and understand the role of the Chair in relation to their statutory duties • Be able to identify the quality assurance role of a governor in overseeing the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils enrolled in a school

  3. Tuning-in to Child Protection Myths and Realities DVD Clip

  4. Context in Northern Ireland – Facts and Figures • Approximately 431, 787 children and Young People in Northern Ireland – c. 25% of population • 2215 Children on the Child Protection Register (at 31 June 2011 DHSSPS). Between June and September 2011 a further 1079 child protection referrals received by social services • 34 447 referrals made to social services during 2010-2011 • Of those – 3 840 were child protection investigations of which 810 were joint investigations with PSNI • 4447 recorded offences involved victims under 18 (at March 2011, PSNI) • 1050 recorded sexual offences involved victims under 18 (at March 2011 – increase of 46 since Mar 2010, PSNI) • 25 196 domestic violence call outs (April 2011-Mar2-12, increase of 2 511, PSNI) • 90% of abused children know their abuser (Co-operating to Safeguard 2003 ) • 1/3 children do not report abuse at the time, 1/3 never will ( NSPCC 2006)

  5. NI Assembly June 2009

  6. Recognising Child Abuse Emotional Categories Of Abuse Physical Neglect Sexual

  7. Recognition of Child Abuse Personal hygiene issues Neglect Care concerns about hunger, clothing, supervision Constant tiredness Failure/delay in seeking medical attention

  8. Recognition of Child Abuse Over-reaction to mistakes, unable to accept praise Emotional Abuse Fear of new situations, isolated Developmental delay Self destructive tendencies, Risky behaviours

  9. Recognition of Child Abuse Implausible or no explanations for injuries - significant bruising and marking Physical Abuse Minor repeated injuries Reluctance to go home Self destructive tendencies, Risky behaviours

  10. Recognition of Child Abuse Isolation, overly protective of siblings Sexual Abuse Inappropriate sexualised behaviour & language Physical injuries Promiscuity, Risky behaviours Reluctance to go home

  11. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1991 The Children (NI) Order 1995 Education & Libraries Order 2003 – Welfare and Protection of Pupils Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups ( NI ) Order 2007 Sexual Offences Legislation 2003 & 2008 The Legal Context

  12. UN Convention of the Rights of the Child • Article 3 Right to have his/her welfare considered paramount in all decisions taken about him/her • Article 12 Right to be heard • Article 19 Right to be protected from abuse and neglect

  13. Children (NI) Order 1995 Parental responsibility Partnership Paramountcy Prevention Protection No Delay Principle

  14. Statutory Duties Of School Governors in relation to safeguarding Welfare and Protection of Pupils - Education and Libraries (NI) Order 2003 • A duty on the BOG to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in the care of their school • A duty on the BOG to ensure there is a child protection policy at their school and that it is implemented • A duty on all schools to address the issue of bullying through their discipline policies • A duty to consult with pupils and parents

  15. Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 • Access NI • Creation of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) • Creates 2 Barring Lists

  16. Sexual Offences Legislation 2003 Sexual Offences Act • New criminal offence of abuse of trust • New offence of meeting a child following sexual grooming 2008 Sexual Offences (NI) • Lowers age of consent to 16 • Sexual activity of 13 yr olds & under should be reported to Social Services Department • Under 13 is rape

  17. PROTECTION of FREEDOMS ACT May 2012 • DBA – Disclosure & Barring Arrangements (10 Sept 2012) • Changes to pre-employment vetting checks for volunteers working in schools • DE website – Circular 2012/19

  18. DE Circulars in relation to safeguarding • Circular 99/10 Guidance for schools on child protection policy and procedures • Circular 03/13 Guidance for schools on the Welfare and Protection of Pupils Education and Libraries ( NI ) Order 2003 • Circular 06/06 Guidance on safer recruitment practices for education authorities • Circular 06/07 Guidance for schools on the employment of substitute teachers • Circular 06/08 Guidance for schools on the requirement for child protection training in relation to interviewing and selection panels

  19. DE Circulars (cont’d) • Circular 06/09 Guidance on the vetting of paid and unpaid staff • Circular 06/25 Guidance on the requirement for vetting of school governors • Circular 07/01 Acceptable use of the internet and digital technologies in schools • Circular 08/03 Pre-employment checking of persons to work in schools – new arrangements • Circular 08/10 Employment of Substitute Teachers – Northern Ireland Substitute Teachers’ Register (substitute teachers must be booked online via NISTR) • Circular 10/01 Guidance on Relationships and Sexuality Education • Circular 11/07 Pupil Attendance: Absence Recording by Schools • Circular 11/22 Internet Safety. Addendum to 07/01

  20. TEA/COFFEE BREAK

  21. School Governors – Safeguarding Role • The best interests of children are of primary consideration and you should ensure that the necessary safeguarding measures are in place to make all pupils feel safe and protected in your school environment • The safeguarding role must be integrated into other areas of responsibility; Pastoral Care Policies, Staff Training, Recruitment and Selection requirements

  22. Create a safeguarding ethos Promote safeguarding as a shared responsibility of the Governors / Principal / DT / DDT Ensure there is a current Child Protection Policy that is annually reviewed in the light of an audit of compliance with statutory requirements and published guidance (DE and DHSSPS) Parents & pupils receive a copy of CP policy & complaints procedures every 2 years Ensure that the prevention of bullying is specifically addressed School Governors – Safeguarding Responsibilities

  23. School GovernorsSafeguarding Responsibilities Ensure • That you (as a governor) have undertaken the appropriate Strand 1,2,or 3 training in relation to child protection • That you receive an Annual Child Protection report • That recruitment, selection and vetting procedures are being adhered to • That there is a confidential child protection recording and storage system in place • That there is a robust Code of Conduct for all adults working within the school – this must include volunteers, sport coaches, extended school personnel etc

  24. Case Study - DVD

  25. Role of the Chairperson of Governors • Complaints and allegations Where a complaint is made against the Principal the Chair of Governors assumes responsibility for managing the complaint/allegation

  26. Role of Chairperson – Handling Complaints or allegations • Establish the facts (clarification process eg: liaise with DT, written records, meeting with complainant etc) • Seek advice from the ELB Designated Officer and refer to Social Services under child protection procedures where appropriate • Seek advice from the HR Manager and consider if disciplinary procedures apply • Assess appropriateness of precautionary suspension / removal from direct contact duties

  27. Role of School Principal • To ensure a Designated and Deputy Designated teacher for Child Protection are in place and that they attend appropriate training • To ensure that parents and pupils receive a copy of the school’s Child Protection policy and complaints procedure every 2 years • As secretary to the Governors, to ensure Child Protection is on the agenda for Board of Governor meetings at least once annually • To ensure that all paid and voluntary staff are vetted • To take the lead in following procedures in relation to a complaint against a member of staff • To keep the governors informed of any changes in guidance, procedure or legislation

  28. Role of the Designated Teacher • Responsible for raising awareness of the child protection policy and procedures with teaching and support staff • Responsible for managing the Child Protection concerns of any member of teaching and support staff including all record keeping. • Collaborate with the school principal in making referrals to Social Services or PSNI Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU) • Responsible for liaising with the Designated Officer • Responsible for notifying the Chair of Governors in Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Schools • Responsible for reporting to the Board of Governors • Responsible for promoting a Safeguarding Ethos within the school • Taking the lead in the development of the school’s Child Protection Policy • Induction of beginning teachers and all new members of staff

  29. A Child Protection policy……. School Safeguarding Ethos Definitions of Abuse Signs and symptoms Confidentiality Role of DT Who is DT/DDT? Child Protection procedures Flowcharts Code Of Conduct Recording/ Reporting Process Safe Handling/ Images / Intimate care etc Ref: Anti-Bullying policy Volunteers

  30. Role of the CPSSS Designated Officers • Provide advice, guidance and support to designated teachers with all aspects of their role • Operate a telephone Help Line • Have responsibility for the delivery of training to all DTs / Governors / Principals / beginning teachers / other Board Services • Collaborate with Human Resources regarding Child Protection complaints against Education & Library Board employees

  31. Role of the ETI All school inspections will have an element of pastoral care • The Chairperson will be notified when an inspection is to take place • Governors will meet with ETI on the first day of inspection • ETI will discuss the school’s systems and processes relating to child protection

  32. Quality Assurance Governors’ Checklist This provides a sound basis for auditing your schools safeguarding arrangements and it can be used on an annual basis as part of the school’s development plan

  33. Resources for School Governors in relation to Safeguarding • To support the guidance in Circular 99/10 the DE developed the Pastoral Care in Schools: Child Protection resources ( booklet and video ). This provides comprehensive advice on all aspects of child protection necessary for Principals and school governors to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities • The Child Protection Support Service for Schools (CPSSS) has developed a specific Handbook for all School Governors in relation to their safeguarding role Both resources are available on the DE website www.deni.gov.uk

  34. Plenary

  35. Thank You for Attending

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