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Keeping Children Safe in Education

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England on safeguarding children, updated regularly; all staff must read at least Part one.

Also called
KCSIE
Used in
England
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

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Working Together to Safeguard Children England
Statutory guidance in England on how organisations and agencies should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
DSL (Designated safeguarding lead) England Wales
A senior member of staff in a school or college in England who takes lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including online safety. Deputies are DDSLs.
Safer recruitment All four UK nations (details may differ)
Recruitment practices that help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, such as checks, references and trained interview panels.

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