Clcc Governor Safeguarding Quiz

1. Safeguarding is the responsibility of

The senior leadership team

The DSL

Everyone in the school except the governing board

Everyone in the school including the governing board

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.

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.

2. Governing Boards must ensure that the College has;

A Child Protection Policy

Operates safe recruitment procedures

Procedures in place for dealing with allegations of abuse

A Senior leader with designated responsibility for child protection

All of the above

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

Explanation

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

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

The school celebrates Christian festivals

Provide opportunities for students to understand British values of law, tolerance and liberty

The school holds mock elections each year

Option 4

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"

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"

4. 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.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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?

Tell the member of staff immediately

Write down the information, date, time and sign the document and give it to a DSL

Inform the Chair of Governors

Demand to see the DSL straight away

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

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

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

True

False

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.

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.

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

True

False

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...

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...

8. Governors' duty regarding safeguarding is

Operational

Strategic

Both operational and strategic depending upon the allegation

All

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.

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.

9. 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.

True

False

"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.

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.

10. 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?

You contact the Chair of Governors to discuss the matter

You contact the College to discuss the matter

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.

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.