We still haven’t got to grips with safeguarding.
As we prepare for a new framework it’s worth considering whether we got everything right in the old framework. This extract from a report published in August suggests there is still work to do.
The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. There are systemic weaknesses in safeguarding practice. Staff at the Newcastle site do not follow the provider’s safeguarding policies and procedures. They lack confidence that designated safeguarding leads will take appropriate action and, as a result, they respond inappropriately to serious concerns. Staff at this site also ignore key communications from senior leaders regarding safeguarding training. Inspectors were not assured that
learners and apprentices at this site are safe.
Safeguarding records are incomplete, disorganised and difficult to access. Leaders struggle to locate critical safeguarding information when key staff are absent. Records relating to staff qualifications are inaccurate. Although leaders and managers provide opportunities for appropriate safeguarding training, including in relation to the risks of radicalisation and extremism, too few staff remember undertaking the training.
Be in no doubt shortcomings in provision especially in L&M will be uncovered at inspection, how confident are you?
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