Anonymity for all education professionals
NEU Position Statement.
Topic: Safeguarding
Protection of children and vulnerable adults
Staff in further education colleges have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under the Children Act 2004 in the same way as school staff.
Education, the law and you
Teachers in England work within a legal framework involving rights and duties. These lecture notes provide information on the legal framework for teachers beginning their careers.
Prevent
The Prevent duty and its implications for school and college staff.
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.
Childcare disqualification
The childcare disqualification arrangements automatically disqualify a person from providing, or working in, childcare at the point they are convicted of or cautioned for specified offences or where they meet other disqualification criteria set out in the regulations.
Allegations against staff of abuse
What may happen and what you should do when allegations of abuse are made against you.
Conduct
Teacher conduct in schools and colleges.
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