QTS Safeguarding

Question 1

What is the key statutory guidance document that all schools in England must follow regarding safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

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Working Together to Safeguard Children

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The Children Act 1989

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Every Child Matters

Question 2

What is the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in a school?

Accepted Answer

To take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the school

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To teach PSHE lessons

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To manage the school budget

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To conduct Ofsted inspections

Question 3

Under KCSIE, which of the following is a category of child abuse that staff should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Neglect

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Academic underperformance

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Persistent lateness

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Homework avoidance

Question 4

What does the term 'contextual safeguarding' refer to?

Accepted Answer

An approach that considers the wider environmental factors in a young person's life that may pose risks

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Safeguarding only within the school building

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Protecting school property

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Teaching pupils about internet safety only

Question 5

What is the 'Prevent' duty in the context of UK schools?

Accepted Answer

A statutory duty to have due regard to preventing people being drawn into terrorism

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Preventing accidents on school premises

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Preventing bullying in schools

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Preventing unauthorised absence

Question 6

If a pupil discloses abuse to a teacher, what is the correct initial response?

Accepted Answer

Listen carefully, reassure the child, and report to the DSL

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Investigate the allegation thoroughly

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Contact the police immediately without telling anyone else

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Promise the child you will keep it a secret