Allegations against staff of abuse
What may happen and what you should do when allegations of abuse are made against you.
Safeguarding
Tools to help protect and support the school community at all levels.
Childcare disqualification
Schools and local authorities must follow this guidance when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
DBS checks
Issues which commonly arise in relation to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Misconduct and the teaching regulation agency
Guidance explaining the functions of the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) in relation to alleged professional misconduct.
Whistleblowing
The legal protection and union support for members who blow the whistle on employers.
Harassment and bullying
How to deal with cases of harassment and bullying of NEU members.
Duties
FGM: mandatory reporting
Since October 2015, there is a requirement on doctors, nurses, teachers and other professionals to report known cases of FGM to the police.
Prevent
The Prevent duty and its implications for school and college staff.
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