Transcript Child Protection - University of Exeter

Professional Studies
Thursday
th
10
June 2010
Contractual & Legal
Responsibilities
SOUTH WEST INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOLS
The people involved in the production of this presentation were:
Claire Browne, Topsham School
Charlotte Faulkner, Eggbuckland Primary
Gini Wells, Littletown Primary
Sam Bone, Oldway Primary
Sally Eales, College of St Mark & St John
Lynda King, University of Exeter
Offer of appointment subject to :
i)
receipt of entirely satisfactory
references
ii)
LA’s OH satisfied as to medical
fitness
iii)
CRB disclosure
Contract
1.
Letter of appointment
2.
Statement of Particulars
3.
Job Description
4.
Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
5.
Statements in Relation to H & S at Work Act
6.
Data Protection Act & Computer Security Policy
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General Information
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Child Protection in LA schools
Conditions of Employment
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Professional duties
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Assessment & reports
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Discipline, Health & Safety
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Daily break
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Performance management
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Staff meetings
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PPA and NQT non-contact time
Professional
Associations
Duty of Care
 Safeguarding
and promoting
welfare of children
Health & Safety
Teacher’s role
 Ensure
duties are carried out
without risking themselves, pupils,
visitors
 Co-operate
with others who have
H&S duties by carrying out
instructions & reporting unsafe
practices
Reasonable adjustments for
Medical reasons
 Pregnancy
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A safe classroom…
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Other areas of the school
Pupil ratios
PE
Science & DT
Permission
Absence
Extended schools
Mobiles
CRBs for all volunteers
Precautionary measures for work experience students
Working at height
E-safety
School policy and procedure
 Curriculum
 Staff personal and professional persona
 Data
 Access to teachers (email / mobile)
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First Aid
 Trained
trained
 School
first-aiders – 4 day
procedures for
reporting, recording accidents
and informing parents
Fire!!
 Published
emergency exits, fire
assembly points, fire appliances
 Evacuation
procedures – regular
recorded fire drills
Risk Assessment
– identified in planning
- whole-school policies
SCHOOL VISITS
Risk assessments –
school procedures to comply
with the law
Race Relations
What is a racist incident ?
What do I do ?
Law Against Discrimination
Duty to Promote
Educational & Social
Inclusion
Duty to Promote
Access to Education
Behaviour & Discipline
Misconduct of Teachers
Allegations against me
Human Rights Act ‘98
Management
of
Personal Data
School Policies & Practices
How to say ‘No’!
What should I do if asked to
take on too much?
Whistle blowing?
NQT Induction / Shortterm contracts
Unions
GTC
membership
CRB checks