S175/157 School Safeguarding Audit

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The S175/157 Audit

This audit helps ensure that our schools meet their statutory responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection as outlined in Sections 175/157 of the Education Act 2002. It is a necessary and proportionate mechanism to ensure that education settings are compliant with their statutory duties and the Local Safeguarding Partnership processes and procedures.

It should be completed by the Headteacher and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in consultation with the school safeguarding team and the Governing Body. The audit will provide schools with a comprehensive self-review of their safeguarding policies and practices as well as a safeguarding action plan detailing strengths and areas for development.


Our data protection and confidentiality statement

How will you protect my information?

Your data will be stored securely and will only be accessible by members of Together for Families. Your consent for your data to be used in the evaluation will be assumed from you starting the survey.

Who am I giving my information to?

The evaluation is being carried out by Together for Families. You can view our privacy notice at www.cornwall.gov.uk/tffprivacynotice.

How will you store my personal data?

Survey responses will be collected using the Let’s Talk Cornwall survey software. By completing this survey, you consent to this transfer of your information. This includes any information which may represent your personal data.

All the information you share with Together for Families will be stored safely for the duration of the evaluation. It will be destroyed one year after it has finished.

Let’s Talk Cornwall is the system used to collate the data and create reports from it. You can view the privacy statement on the Let’s Talk Cornwall website

The S175/157 Audit

This audit helps ensure that our schools meet their statutory responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection as outlined in Sections 175/157 of the Education Act 2002. It is a necessary and proportionate mechanism to ensure that education settings are compliant with their statutory duties and the Local Safeguarding Partnership processes and procedures.

It should be completed by the Headteacher and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in consultation with the school safeguarding team and the Governing Body. The audit will provide schools with a comprehensive self-review of their safeguarding policies and practices as well as a safeguarding action plan detailing strengths and areas for development.


Our data protection and confidentiality statement

How will you protect my information?

Your data will be stored securely and will only be accessible by members of Together for Families. Your consent for your data to be used in the evaluation will be assumed from you starting the survey.

Who am I giving my information to?

The evaluation is being carried out by Together for Families. You can view our privacy notice at www.cornwall.gov.uk/tffprivacynotice.

How will you store my personal data?

Survey responses will be collected using the Let’s Talk Cornwall survey software. By completing this survey, you consent to this transfer of your information. This includes any information which may represent your personal data.

All the information you share with Together for Families will be stored safely for the duration of the evaluation. It will be destroyed one year after it has finished.

Let’s Talk Cornwall is the system used to collate the data and create reports from it. You can view the privacy statement on the Let’s Talk Cornwall website

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