Head of Safeguarding (Designated Safeguarding Lead) for St Helen’s School and St Helen’s Enterp[...]

Key Responsibilities

The Key Duties and Responsibilities set out below is a list of the principal responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The list is not exhaustive, and, in any case, aspects of the job description may be adjusted from time to time to take account of developments at the school.

Safeguarding Policy Implementation

Develop, review and update the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding, Managing Allegations and other relevant policies at least annually and whenever changes in national guidance occur, ensuring they are compliant with KCSIE guidelines, and that other school policies are consistent with them.

Ensure all staff members, including teaching and support staff, are aware of and adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Promote a culture of safeguarding amongst staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders, regularly communicating with them.

Have a strategi...