The Safeguarding Role of the Chair and Designated Governor

Course Title:

The Safeguarding Role of the Chair and Designated Governor

Directorate:

Children and Young People's Services

Target Audience:

The target audience for this training course is Chairpersons of Boards of Governors and the Designated Governor for child protection only.

Aims:

To raise awareness of the specific safeguarding responsibilities of the chairperson of Governors and designated governor for child protection and safeguarding in the context of the quality assurance role of a Board of Governors.

Course Objectives/ Outcomes:

Understand the impact of legislation and government policy in relation to child protection and safeguarding within your school.

Recognise the role of the Schools Safeguarding Team including the specific child protection/safeguarding responsibilities of the Chair of Governors and Designated Governor for Child Protection.

Identify the quality assurance role of a Board of Governors in overseeing the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils enrolled in a school.

Format/

Duration:

Online interactive Activity

Presentation; PowerPoint; Questions/Answers

Online Discussion/Feedback

2 Hours

Notes:

Chairpersons of Boards of Governors and designated Governors for child protection are required to attend this training ONCE in every term of office.