CLCC Governor Safeguarding Quiz

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1.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of
- A.
  
  The senior leadership team
- B.
  
  The DSL
- C.
  
  Everyone in the school except the governing board
- D.
  
  Everyone in the school including the governing board
Correct Answer
D. Everyone in the school including the governing board

Explanation
Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone in the school, including the governing board. Safeguarding involves creating a safe and secure environment for all individuals within the school community, including students, staff, and visitors. It is essential for all members of the school community, including the governing board, to be aware of and actively participate in safeguarding practices to ensure the well-being and protection of all individuals.

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2.

Governors' duty regarding safeguarding is
- A.
  
  Operational
- B.
  
  Strategic
- C.
  
  Both operational and strategic depending upon the allegation
- D.
  
  All
Correct Answer
D. All

Explanation
The role of the governing body is strategic. However, this may become operational when there is a safeguarding concern raised against the principal. In such cases, the Chair of Governors will contact the LADO for further advice.

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3.

Since your appointment to the Governing Board, you have been charged and found guilty of a minor misdemeanour. As it does not involve children you do not have to inform the Chair of Governors.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You must inform the Chair of Governors, failure to do so, may lead to you being dismissed from your post.

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4.

A student's parent contacts you regarding a safeguarding issue. They explain that the College has contacted them about the concern and that they have referred the matter to Social Care. They want to assure you that nothing is wrong and have asked you to speak to the College about the matter on their behalf as a governor. What do you do?
- A.
  
  As a governor, your role is strategic. You explain that you are unable to help with such a matter and reassure them that the matter will be dealt with sensitively.
- B.
  
  As a governor, your role is strategic. You explain that you are unable to help directly with such a matter that you will speak to the DSL about the matter.
- C.
  
  You contact the Chair of Governors to discuss the matter
- D.
  
  You contact the College to discuss the matter
Correct Answer
A. As a governor, your role is strategic. You explain that you are unable to help with such a matter and reassure them that the matter will be dealt with sensitively.

Explanation
As a governor, your role is not to directly handle safeguarding issues or intervene in specific cases. Your role is strategic, which means you focus on setting policies and procedures to ensure the overall safety and well-being of students. In this situation, it is appropriate to explain to the parent that you are unable to help with the matter directly but reassure them that the College and Social Care will handle it sensitively. This response aligns with the governor's role and ensures the appropriate authorities are involved in addressing the concern.

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5.

During your governor visit, you notice a child crying in the lesson and speak to the child. The child discloses information that concerns you. What do you do?
- A.
  
  Tell the member of staff immediately
- B.
  
  Write down the information, date, time and sign the document and give it to a DSL
- C.
  
  Inform the Chair of Governors
- D.
  
  Demand to see the DSL straight away
Correct Answer
B. Write down the information, date, time and sign the document and give it to a DSL

Explanation
The disclosure was made to you. As part of the evidence trail you need to record what was said to you, when and by whom

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6.

Governing Boards must ensure that the College has;
- A.
  
  A Child Protection Policy
- B.
  
  operates safe recruitment procedures
- C.
  
  Procedures in place for dealing with allegations of abuse
- D.
  
  A Senior leader with designated responsibility for child protection
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
A school should have documentary evidence for all of the above and should be tested during Governor Visits

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7.

As part of the Prevent Strategy Governors have a duty to ensure that:
- A.
  
  The school celebrates Christian festivals
- B.
  
  Provide opportunities for students to understand British values of law, tolerance and liberty
- C.
  
  The school holds mock elections each year
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Provide opportunities for students to understand British values of law, tolerance and liberty

Explanation
The College and Governing Board need to show that they exemplify British values of "democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs"

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A member of staff of a certain age and a political activist and comes into school wearing a tee shirt saying, 'Old Labour'. This is a safeguarding concern for the College.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
"Guidance for safer working practice for those working with children and young people in education settings" (October 2015) states that adults should not promote their political views.

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9.

Parent Governors should not allow children from the College around to their home as this could create a safeguarding concern.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
This is a normal event and not a concern. It would be a concern if you had befriended the family to get to know a child better...

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10.

Governors need to attend all interviews when appointing new members of staff
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It is good practice to have a governor on panels for the appointment of staff however, it is not always feasible to do so nor is it always a good use of governor time.

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Clcc Governor Safeguarding Quiz

Safeguarding is the responsibility of

Governors' duty regarding safeguarding is

Since your appointment to the Governing Board, you have been charged and found guilty of a minor misdemeanour. As it does not involve children you do not have to inform the Chair of Governors.

During your governor visit, you notice a child crying in the lesson and speak to the child. The child discloses information that concerns you. What do you do?

Governing Boards must ensure that the College has;

As part of the Prevent Strategy Governors have a duty to ensure that:

A member of staff of a certain age and a political activist and comes into school wearing a tee shirt saying, 'Old Labour'. This is a safeguarding concern for the College.

Parent Governors should not allow children from the College around to their home as this could create a safeguarding concern.

Governors need to attend all interviews when appointing new members of staff