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Child Protection Governor
Membership
It is recommended that
the Child Protection Governor should be the Chair of the governing
body
Quorum
The
quorum should be three governors, one of whom should be the Headteacher. In
the event of a vote the majority of those present must be governors.
Meetings
The committee shall meet at
least once per term and otherwise as required.
Terms of Reference
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To be familiar with LEA guidance and policy relating to Child Protection
and associated issues, and to attend training for nominated Child
Protection governors. To ensure that the Governing Body puts in place a
suitable Child Protection Policy and associated procedures.
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To champion child protection issues within the school.
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To encourage other members of the governing body to develop their
understanding of the governing body’s responsibilities with regard to
Child Protection and assist them to perform their functions in respect of
Safeguarding Children and Young People.
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To remedy any deficiencies in the school’s safeguarding practices which
may be brought to Governor’s attention by a member of school staff, a
parent, an officer of the LEA or from any other source.
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To meet regularly with the senior member of the school’s leadership team
who has lead responsibility for Child Protection issues (CPLT), in order
to monitor the effectiveness of the governing body’s Child Protection
policy. It is recommended that this is at least a termly meeting.
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To ensure that the governing body receives an annual report on the
implementation of the school’s child protection policy and procedures
including:
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Arrangements for ensuring that the
school’s child protection policy is communicated to, and implemented by,
all staff.
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Ensuring that the designated member of
staff with lead responsibility for Child Protection (Child Protection
Liaison Teacher, CPLT) is part of the school’s leadership team, and has
sufficient time and resources at his /her disposal to carry out his /
her duties effectively.
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Ensuring that a deputy designated person
(CPLT) is identified
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Ensuring that the CPLT and his / her
deputy receive training every two years
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Training in Child Protection undertaken
by ALL staff, including Lunch Time Supervisors, clerical staff and other
ancillary staff, every three years.
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Arrangements are in place for the
inclusion of child protection procedures in an induction programme for
all people working in the school, no matter for how long, nor the status
of that individual.
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Arrangements to ensure safe recruitment
procedures and appropriate checks on new staff and volunteers.
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The number of students currently on the
Child Protection register
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How Child Protection issues are
addressed through the curriculum.
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The provision of information to the LEA
about how the governing body’s duties in respect of Child Protection
have been discharged.
The Chair
of the governing body will liaise with the Head teacher and the LEA over
matters regarding confidential child protection issues involving allegations
against staff.
Where there is an
allegation of abuse against the head teacher, the Chair of the governing
body will take the lead in liaising with the LEA and/or partner agencies
unless a member of the Governing Body has relevant expertise which would
mean that person was better fitted to take this role,including:
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Conducting a preliminary investigation to see if the circumstances of the
allegation could have happened.
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Ensuring with LEA support that appropriate action is to be taken in
accordance with agreed procedures
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To attend initial and subsequent strategy meetings as required if other
agencies are involved.
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To take the lead in an investigation under employment procedures in
conjunction with Education Human Resources and the Education Child
Protection Service when the other agencies’ involvement is at an end
The Vice
Chair of the governing body will deputise for the Chair in the Chair’s
absence as appropriate.
Membership
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