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SAFEGUARDING FOR EXPERIENCED /SAFEGUARDING GOVERNORS

This event is suitable for Ealing maintained schools and all other schools
Short URL https://schools.ealingcpd.org.uk/courses/bookings/c_detail.asp?cid=22636 
Event code SCH 24/081 
Event description The DfE governance handbook makes clear that in section 175 of the Education Act 2002, and The Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 governing boards must have arrangements in place to ensure that they:
• Carry out their functions with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; and
• Have regard to the statutory guidance issued by the Secretary of State in considering what arrangements they need to make for the purpose of that section.”

This session is a follow on to the training for all governors on safeguarding duties and is suitable for CP/safeguarding governors or experienced governors with an interest in this area.

By the end of the session governors will:


  • An understanding of the role of the CP/ Safeguarding governor

  • Have an understanding of best practice in monitoring and auditing CP/safeguarding

  • Be clear about how best to audit their school’s safeguarding policies and processes

  • Support their governing board in performing their statutory safeguarding duty


 
There will also be an opportunity to share practice and ask questions.

This session will be run by Michelle Hanafi. Michelle delivers all levels of safeguarding training and a range of topics specific to working with emotionally damaged and vulnerable children and young people. Michelle has many years' experience in the field of social care, children's rights,  education and therapy. She is the Service Manager of Counselling Services in two schools, both primary and secondary and regularly delivers training nationally. Michelle has extensive experience working in LA Social Care and Education services, representing children and young people in board and panel hearings, for those in the child protection system, as looked after children and for those with disabilities and learning difficulties. She is a postgraduate in psychotherapy and the arts; working directly with emotionally damaged children and young people. She has delivered numerous training events in schools and at a strategic level within local authorities, social services, and national charities. 
Training objectives By the end of the session governors will:



  • An understanding of the role of the CP/Safeguarding governor

  • Have an understanding of best practice in monitoring and auditing CP/safeguarding

  • Be clear about how best to audit their school’s safeguarding policies and processes

  • Support their governing board in performing their statutory safeguarding duty

 
Target Group This session is aimed primarily at CP/safeguarding governors or experienced governors with an interest in this area. 
Key stages
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Subject areas Child protection/safeguarding including e-safety, Governor training
Target audience Governors: All
OFSTED areas Leadership and management, Safeguarding
Professional Standards
Venue Ealing Education Centre, Mansell Road, UB6 9EH map
Admin contact Maleekha Khan (KhanMa@ealing.gov.uk)
Event Commissioner Therese McNulty (tmcnulty@ealing.gov.uk)
Tutor(s)/Facilitator(s)
Course Costs
Standard cost£131.00
SLAs
*Ealing Learning Partnership pay as you go£119.00
CPD/Training SLA£0.00
Start date Tuesday 14 May 2024
Times 14:30 - 17:30
Number of sessions 1  
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