Safeguarding questions for schools and audits

What questions could an auditor or OFSTED inspector ask you about safeguarding your schools?

During an external safeguarding audit or an OFSTED inspection, they may ask you a variety of questions related to your school’s policies and procedures for protecting the welfare and well-being of students and staff. Some possible questions could include:

1. Can you provide an overview of your school’s safeguarding policies and procedures?
2. How do you ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities related to safeguarding?
3. How do you identify and respond to concerns of abuse or neglect?
4. How do you ensure that all staff are aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and know how to report concerns?
5. How do you ensure that all staff are aware of the procedures for responding to an incident of abuse or neglect?
6. How do you ensure that all staff are aware of their legal responsibilities related to safeguarding?
7. How do you ensure that all staff know how to and do report whistleblowing concerns?
8. How do you ensure that all staff are aware of the school’s policy on radicalisation and extremism?
9. How do you ensure that all staff are aware of the school’s policy of online safety?
10. How do you ensure that children and their families are aware of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures?
11. How do you ensure that all children are aware of how to report concerns of abuse or neglect?
12. How do you ensure that all children are aware of the school’s policy of online safety?

So, why should you get an external safeguarding audit?

An external safeguarding audit can help ensure that your school is meeting all relevant legal and regulatory requirements for protecting the safety and well-being of students and staff. Additionally, an external audit can provide an independent assessment of your school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, identify any areas of weakness or non-compliance, and provide recommendations for improvement.  They ask questions that you may or may not have thought of.  They are the ones that will dig a little deeper and they are the ones that work with you to ensure your school is doing everything it can to safeguard everyone.

Having an external safeguarding audit shows a commitment to safeguarding and helps to instil confidence in parents/carers, children, and staff.

Overall, an external safeguarding audit can help ensure that your school is providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the school community.

We offer 2 options for safeguarding audits. A one-day option and a two-day option.

So why wait?  Contact us and book one now.

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