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Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people's safety and protection in the work setting

Watch this video produced by Teacher’s TV about safeguarding vulnerable children. This video mentions a ‘CRB’ check but this is now referred to as a ‘DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services)’ check. Watch the video and make notes. Is there anything that you can relate to your setting? What can you learn from watching the video?

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Reading Materials

‘Guidance for safer working practice for those working with children and young people in education settings’ by the Department for Education and adapted by Safer Recruitment Consortium.
'Whistleblowing' webpage from ACAS
‘Safeguarding: Maintaining professional boundaries' on the Headteacher Update website
‘Whistleblowing advice line’ from the NSPCC

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Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click the icon to the left to read a case study from ‘Early Years Management in Practice’ by Maureen Daly, Elisabeth Byers and Wendy Taylor (published by Heinemann), page 250. Answer the questions included with the case study, read the discussion, and talk to your tutor about your thoughts on it.
The government has issued a ‘Guide for newly opened academies, academy trusts and free schools’ with a section on ‘Complaints and whistleblowing’.
The government also has ‘Whistleblowing procedure for maintained schools’.
Click to access useful information for teachers and professionals on the Childnet website.
Click to read ‘Photography and sharing images’ on the NSPCC website. Ask your manager for the policy on photographing and recording children during events and activities. You should also be sure to check the policy on mobile phone and social media use for learning support staff.
Click to read ‘If a report's been made about you: What happens when someone makes a report and how to access information held about you’ on the NSPCC website.
Click to read about ‘Online issues’ on the Internet Matters website. You may also wish to access the ‘Online safety resources for teachers’ on the same site.
All adults involved have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people during outdoor learning, off-site visits and learning outside the classroom. Read this National Guidance from the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEPA).

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