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Safeguarding for Governors

Safeguarding is a key priority for all schools and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play.
National Documents
Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2020
NSPCC
Safeguarding and remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
DBS checks and GovernorsThe Regulations state:
All Church school governors are required to have the relevant and up to date Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks, including Section 128 in line with statutory requirements. It is the Governing Boards’ responsibility to ensure that these are carried out by the school.
Useful Links
Guidance and information about UKCCIS (United Kingdom Council for Child Internet Safety)
Local Authority Model Safeguarding Documents
For model safeguarding documents please contact your local authority:
East Sussex or contact governors@eastsussex.gov.uk
West Sussex or contact governor.services@westsussex.gov.uk
Brighton & Hove or contact governor.support@brighton-hove.gov.uk