Safeguarding Child & Vulnerable Adult Policy 24-25

Check. At SCL we ensure we not only meet minimal statutory requirements in relation to safeguarding training but also consider requirements based on local and national need, best practice, colleagues, child and learner focussed needs. As such, SCL capture colleagues, child and learner voice which informs all training and this is delivered through a range of methods from, toolbox short training, workshops and briefings. This training plan is regularly reviewed and updated as per needs and requirements. In addition, all colleagues, children and learners receive regular updates through newsletters and the Safeguarding Hub.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

SCL are committed to building a safer safeguarding culture and therefore, as part of our whole college approach and wider safeguarding duties and responsibilities, we have a robust Safer Recruitment Policy which sets out our commitment and a set of practices to help makes sure our colleagues are suitable to work with children and learners and we undertake due diligence and best practice approaches when recruiting and retaining colleagues. As part of a key requirement for safer recruitment and KCSIE 2023, SCL keeps a Single Central Record (SCR) of recruitment and vetting checks, such as DBS, right to work in the UK, references, and safeguarding training. Please refer to the safer Recruitment Policy for more information.

PREVENT DUTY

SCL is subject to a duty under section 26 of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 in exercising their duties to prevent children and learners being drawn to terrorism. This duty Is known as the Prevent Duty. SCL have dedicated Prevent colleagues and a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) who managers any risks posed by children and learners who are vulnerable to extremism. The SPOC may refer to the Channel , a multi-agency panel which is a confidential support programme that focusses on early support for those identified as susceptible to being drawn to terrorism. Please refer to the Safeguarding Prevent Policy and Procedure in addition to the below: • Prevent Duty Guidance: England and Wales 2023 • Prevent Duty Guidance for Further Education Institutions England and Wales • Channel and Prevent Multi-Agency Panel Guidance

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