Safeguarding in Education
All employees, volunteers, contracted services, providers and adults who have contact with children and young people have a clear responsibility to promote the welfare of children and young people and to take action when they suspect or recognise that a child or young person may be a victim of significant harm or abuse.
What we do
- Offer advice and support to all Powys schools on safeguarding matters.
- The team delivers a range of training provision for Designated Senior Person (DSP schools) and Governing Bodies
- Close working with Childrens Services and Schools
- Issuing of Licences for Chaperone and Performers
- Issuing of Child Employment Work Permits
- Provide a model safeguarding policy for schools
The team
Service Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead for Education and Education Officers.
The Team is available via safeguarding.education@powys.gov.uk