What these procedures need to do
When reading your school’s procedures, make sure they reflect Part 4 of KCSIE.
The procedures should explain:
- The steps to follow when managing:
- Allegations that may meet the harms threshold
- Concerns that don’t meet the harms threshold ('low-level concerns')
- Who allegations should be reported to and that this should be done without delay
- Any additional steps for dealing with allegations against supply teachers, volunteers and contractors
3 key questions to challenge these procedures
1. Are these procedures working, and being properly implemented? How do you know?
The procedures work if they’re being used and followed. Your headteacher (the case manager for most allegations) should be able to reassure you of this because they’ll be keeping clear records of any cases.
Ask for an update on any previous cases and find out:
2.