Supplementary guidance for inspecting safeguarding in non-maintained settings

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Further advice and guidance

This supplementary guidance aims to support inspectors as necessary in evaluating settings’ safeguarding arrangements when carrying out inspections. It should be used for reference during inspection alongside Estyn’s Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding.

Keeping learners safe: the role of local authorities, governing bodies and proprietors of independent schools under the Education Act 2002

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This guidance does not cover how inspectors should deal with allegations in respect of safeguarding received during an inspection. Inspectors must be familiar with Estyn’s Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding which covers children, young people and vulnerable adults. All inspectors should be aware of what to do in the event of receiving allegations in relation to safeguarding, and the requisite actions are outlined in this document. You can find a copy of the document on Estyn’s website at: 

https://estyngovuk.sharepoint.com/Policy/Safeguarding/Admin/Report%20an%20Issue.aspx

Further advice and guidance

Inspectors who need advice or guidance should initially consult the ‘on-going’ queries log maintained on Sharepoint, and the FAQs section of on Estyn's website. This is because their query may have already been addressed in another setting. You can find the queries log here

Report an Issue (sharepoint.com)

Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about evaluating a provider’s arrangements for safeguarding can be found at:

Estyn_safeguarding_guide.pdf (gov.wales)

Where existing guidance is unclear or is not in place, inspectors should contact the relevant Sector Lead or Assistant Director with queries regarding the evaluation of setting’s’ safeguarding arrangements.

In the event of concerns or queries in relation to receiving safeguarding allegations, the following telephone numbers are available:

Estyn’s Lead Officer for safeguarding:  02920 446482 (also available out of office hours)

Estyn’s Deputy Officer for safeguarding:  02920 446484 (also available out of office hours)

Estyn’s main office (during office hours):  02920 446446

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