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Childcare - Child protection guidelines
by Tracey Twist - Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 04:50 PM
 
OFSTED release new guidance on Child Protection. The summary of the new requirements is here:

  • There must be a child protection lead or appropriately trained deputy on duty at all times when the setting is open. 
  • a new requirement for all staff and leaders to receive regular updates on safeguarding at least annually
  • a new requirement for schools and settings to have appropriate filters and monitoring systems in place to protect learners from harmful online material
  • a new requirement for a staff behaviour policy
  • clarification that designated staff need to have safeguarding training every two years, with knowledge and skills refreshed at least annually
For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inspecting-safeguarding-in-early-years-education-and-skills-from-september-2015