Child protection
Child protection (statutory)
Applies to
- Maintained Schools
- Academies
- Free Schools
- Sixth Form Colleges
- Pupil Referral Units
- Independent Schools
- Non-Maintained Special Schools
- Further Education
Background
Governing boards have a responsibility to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Governing boards also have a responsibility to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our schools to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm.
Approval
Governing board or proprietor.
Review frequency
Annually.
Local guidance
Buckinghamshire Council Framework CP Policy (New version coming soon)