Reporting Concerns and Disclosures\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll concerns, suspicions, or disclosures must be reported to the DSL immediately. Staff must\nnever promise confidentiality, must avoid leading questions, and must report using the\nchild\u2019s own words wherever possible.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Step-by-step procedure:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListen carefully, remain calm, and avoid interrupting.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReassure the child but do not promise confidentiality.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecord the disclosure using the child\u2019s exact words where possible.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo not investigate or ask leading questions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReport to the DSL as soon as practically possible.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComplete the safeguarding concern form and forward to the DSL. Staff are expected to complete safeguarding records promptly, factually, and in the required format so that accurate records can be maintained. If the DSL is not available, staff must contact the partner organisation\u2019s DSL or the local authority safeguarding team.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Low-Level Concerns\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn line with Part 4 of KCSIE 2025, SPM Development Services Ltd maintains a framework for\nmanaging low-level concerns. All concerns, no matter how small, about staff behaviour will\nbe recorded, reviewed by the DSL, and acted upon appropriately. Patterns of low-level\nconcerns will be monitored to ensure early intervention.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Allegations Against Staff\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAny allegation that a member of staff or contractor has harmed a child, may have harmed a\nchild, or otherwise poses a risk of harm must be reported immediately to the DSL. The DSL\nwill contact the LADO within 24 hours and follow Part 4 of KCSIE 2025.\nIf the allegation is against the DSL, the whistleblowing policy must be followed and the\nconcern reported to the commissioning organisation or LADO directly.\nSPM recognises its duty of care to staff and will provide appropriate support during any\ninvestigation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Safer Recruitment\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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SPM follows safer recruitment procedures in line with KCSIE 2025. This includes:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnhanced DBS with children\u2019s barred list check for all staff in regulated activity.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline searches as part of pre-employment checks.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVerification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and employment history with explanations for gaps.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt least two satisfactory references obtained before appointment.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOverseas checks where relevant.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSection 128 check where applicable.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProhibition from teaching list check where applicable.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRisk assessments for staff with any criminal history.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA single central record of all recruitment and vetting checks.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Staff Training and Prevent Duty\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll staff will complete safeguarding training at induction and receive annual updates, with\nformal refresher training at least every two years.\nIn addition, all staff must complete Prevent awareness training. The DSL will also complete\nthe Prevent referrals training, as required by the Prevent Duty Guidance (2023).\nAttendance and Children Missing Education (CME)\nAs an alternative provision provider commissioned by local authorities, SPM records\nattendance at every session. Absences are reported promptly to commissioners. Persistent\nabsence or missing education will be escalated in line with the 2024 statutory guidance\n\u2018Working Together to Improve School Attendance\u2019 and the Children Missing Education\nguidance.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Lone Working and Home Visits\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTutors working in pupils\u2019 homes must:\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnsure a parent or carer is present unless otherwise risk assessed.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWork in communal areas with doors open.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow SPM\u2019s lone-working protocol, including check-in\/out systems and dynamic risk assessments.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReport any risks, incidents, or safeguarding concerns immediately to the DSL. Online Safety and Cyber Security SPM is committed to safe online tutoring. Staff must:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse SPM-approved platforms only.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot share personal contact details with pupils.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow the staff online code of conduct.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReport online safeguarding concerns in the same way as in-person concerns.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdhere to DfE\u2019s Cyber Security Standards to protect data and systems.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Additional expectations:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTutors must dress and behave appropriately during online sessions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPupils must have a parent\/guardian present in the home during online sessions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo recording, screenshots, or sharing of online sessions is permitted.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParents\/guardians are expected to provide a safe, quiet, and appropriate environment for online tutoring.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Staff Code of Conduct\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll staff must follow SPM\u2019s Code of Conduct, including:\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTreating all pupils with respect.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvoiding being alone with pupils where possible.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot promising confidentiality.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot sharing personal contact details or social media.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChallenging unacceptable behaviour and reporting concerns immediately.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaintaining professional boundaries at all times.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNever being under the influence of alcohol or substances when working.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollowing safeguarding procedures in the event of any concern or disclosure.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Anti-Bullying, Whistleblowing and Complaints\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSPM has clear policies on anti-bullying, whistleblowing, and complaints. All staff must be\nfamiliar with these and understand how they link to safeguarding practice. If staff feel\nunable to raise safeguarding concerns internally, or if concerns are not addressed, they may\ncontact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) or the NSPCC whistleblowing\nhelpline for advice.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Data Protection and Record Keeping\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll records are kept securely in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK\nGDPR. Safeguarding concerns provide a lawful basis for sharing information with statutory\nagencies. Information will be shared only with those who need to know, and records will be\nretained securely.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Policy Review\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if changes are required by updated\nstatutory guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education).\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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