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Safeguarding Annual Report
An annual safeguarding report for governors summarising safeguarding activities, training, referrals, policy reviews, and the school's commitment to keeping children safe.
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SAFEGUARDING ANNUAL REPORT
Report Date:
Designated Safeguarding Lead:
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KEY SAFEGUARDING ACTIVITIES
During {{academic_year}}, the school has:
• Conducted [Number] safeguarding training sessions
• Trained [Number] new staff on safeguarding procedures
• Updated the Child Protection Policy [Number] times
• Participated in [Number] multi-agency meetings
• Delivered [Number] student safety awareness sessions
• Completed [Number] DBS checks
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REFERRAL DATA
Referrals made this year:
• Total referrals to Children's Social Care: [Number]
• Referrals categorised as:
- Neglect: [Number]
- Physical abuse: [Number]
- Emotional abuse: [Number]
- Sexual abuse: [Number]
- Online safety: [Number]
- Other: [Number]
• Referrals resolved at school level: [Number]
• Students currently with a child protection plan: [Number]
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POLICY REVIEWS
Safeguarding policies reviewed this year:
• Child Protection Policy — Reviewed: [Date] — Status: [Approved]
• Online Safety Policy — Reviewed: [Date] — Status: [Approved]
• Behaviour Policy (safeguarding aspects) — Reviewed: [Date]
• Anti-bullying Policy — Reviewed: [Date]
• Letting and Recruitment Policy — Reviewed: [Date]
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PRIORITIES FOR NEXT YEAR
Priorities for {{next_academic_year}}:
1. [Priority 1 — e.g. "Enhanced online safety training for students"]
2. [Priority 2 — e.g. "Staff training on recognising signs of neglect"]
3. [Priority 3 — e.g. "Review of filtering and monitoring systems"]
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This report is submitted to the governing body for discussion.
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