Tools KCSiE School Safeguarding Checklist KCSiE School Safeguarding Checklist A self-assessment tool for schools based on Keeping Children Safe in Education (England). Progress is saved automatically in your browser.
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1. Leadership & Governance
The governing body has a nominated safeguarding governor who regularly reports to the full board.
The headteacher and senior leaders have completed safer working practice training.
The school's safeguarding policy is reviewed and updated at least annually.
The safeguarding policy is publicly available on the school website.
There is a clear procedure for reporting concerns that all staff know and can follow.
Leadership has a written response to the Prevent duty appropriate to the school's context.
The school has a documented behaviour policy that links to safeguarding.
Safeguarding is a standing item on the agenda of all governor meetings.
A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) has been appointed and is named in the safeguarding policy.
At least one deputy DSL has been trained and is available when the DSL is absent.
The DSL has completed DSL-level training within the last two years.
The DSL's role is listed in their job description.
The DSL has sufficient time and resource to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities.
The DSL attends relevant multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
The DSL maintains an up-to-date knowledge of local authority safeguarding thresholds.
The DSL is accessible to all staff and pupils throughout the school day.
There is a clear handover procedure when the DSL changes.
All staff receive safeguarding training at induction, including temporary and supply staff.
All staff receive updated safeguarding training at least every three years.
All staff have read and signed to confirm they understand Part One of KCSiE.
Staff are trained to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Staff are trained in online safety and understand the risks of harmful content and contact.
Staff know what to do if a pupil makes a disclosure.
Staff understand the school's peer-on-peer abuse policy and procedures.
Records are kept of all training completed by each member of staff.
Governors have received safeguarding training appropriate to their role.
Staff are briefed when new safeguarding guidance is issued (e.g. updated KCSiE). 4. Online Safety — Filtering & Monitoring
The school uses an approved content filtering system across all school networks and devices.
Filtering is reviewed at least annually by a senior leader and the DSL.
Monitoring software is in place to alert the DSL to concerning online activity on school devices.
The school has a written Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for pupils, staff, and governors.
The AUP is signed by pupils and parents/carers and reviewed annually.
Online safety is taught as part of the curriculum at all year groups.
The school communicates online safety information to parents and carers at least annually.
There is a process for reporting concerns about online content or contact to the DSL.
The school has a policy on personal device use (mobile phones) that is enforced consistently.
Staff are trained not to contact pupils via personal social media or messaging accounts.
The school's website complies with image and data privacy requirements for pupils.
The school has a specific policy or section of the safeguarding policy addressing peer-on-peer abuse.
The policy explicitly names sexual violence and sexual harassment between pupils.
There is a clear process for responding to allegations of peer-on-peer abuse.
Staff understand that peer-on-peer abuse can occur even without a power imbalance.
There is a risk assessment process for managing both victim and alleged perpetrator in school.
The school works with police and children's social care when required by peer-on-peer incidents.
Victims of peer-on-peer abuse are given access to appropriate support.
The school records and monitors data on peer-on-peer incidents to identify patterns.
All staff have a DBS check at the appropriate level before starting work.
The single central record (SCR) is maintained and reviewed regularly.
At least one member of every interview panel has completed safer recruitment training.
References are obtained and verified before appointment.
Identity, right to work, and qualification checks are carried out for all new staff.
Allegations against staff or volunteers are referred to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
The school has a whistleblowing policy that staff are aware of.
Visitors and contractors are signed in and supervised appropriately.
All safeguarding concerns are recorded in writing on the same day they occur.
Records include factual observations, not professional opinions or interpretations.
Safeguarding records are stored securely and separately from general pupil records.
Records are transferred securely when a pupil moves to another school.
Chronologies are maintained for children on the child protection register or with complex needs.
The DSL reviews records regularly to identify patterns or escalating concerns.
The school has a data retention policy that complies with ICO guidance on safeguarding records. 8. Parent & Carer Communication
Parents and carers are informed of the school's safeguarding policy at the start of each year.
The safeguarding policy is easy to find on the school website.
The school communicates online safety guidance to parents at least once per year.
Parents are told how to raise a safeguarding concern.
The DSL's name is published on the school website and in communications to parents.
The school has a procedure for informing parents when their child has been involved in a safeguarding concern, where appropriate.
The school provides information to parents on local support services.
Governors receive a termly report from the DSL on safeguarding activity (anonymised).
Governors challenge the headteacher on safeguarding outcomes and practice.
The safeguarding governor visits the school at least annually to review practice.
Governors are satisfied that filtering and monitoring systems are in place and reviewed.
Governors have confirmed that the SCR is maintained and compliant.
Governors receive and respond to Ofsted safeguarding inspection outcomes.
The governing body reviews the safeguarding policy and approves it annually.
Governors understand their role under the Prevent duty.