Read the headline changes to Ofsted's inspection handbook. We're also have a more detailed summary of the changes.
What it means to have a 'culture of safeguarding'
This is outlined in paragraph 365 to mean you:
- Protect pupils from serious harm, online and offline
- Are vigilant and maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’
- Are open and transparent, share information with others and actively seek expert advice
- Make sure those who work with pupils are well trained, and understand their responsibilities and the school's systems and processes
- Are empowered to ‘speak out’
- Actively seek and listen to the views and experiences of pupils, staff and parents/carers
- Have appropriate child protection arrangements in place
- Secure the help that pupils need
- Manage safe recruitment and allegations about adults
- Are receptive to challenge
New section - 'conduct