Safeguarding Resources

Train staff to recognise and respond to different signs of physical abuse with these editable safeguarding scenarios. Designed for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs and anyone leading safeguarding CPD, they cover a range of situations to build staff confidence and strengthen safeguarding culture.

☑️ Editable Word scenarios with full DSL commentary for guided discussion
☑️ Ideal for safeguarding staff training, INSET sessions or small-group CPD
☑️ Variants include scenarios for primary, secondary and those suitable for any age

This set explores different aspects of physical abuse, including unexplained injuries and abuse between siblings. Each scenario can be used flexibly in staff meetings or training to prompt professional discussion and reinforce safeguarding procedures.

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Train staff to respond appropriately to disclosures and understand their safeguarding responsibilities with these editable scenarios. Designed for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs and anyone leading safeguarding CPD, they help staff feel prepared and supported in responding to concerns.

☑️ Editable Word scenarios with full DSL commentary for guided discussion
☑️ Ideal for safeguarding staff training, INSET sessions or small-group CPD
☑️ Variants include scenarios for primary, secondary and those suitable for any age

This set explores key moments in safeguarding practice, including how to handle pre-holiday disclosures, respond to concerns about physical abuse, and manage disclosures involving parental substance misuse. Each scenario can be used flexibly in staff meetings or training to reinforce professional responsibilities and build staff confidence.

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Train staff to recognise and respond to signs of radicalisation and extremist influence with these editable safeguarding scenarios. Designed for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs and anyone leading safeguarding CPD, they support confident conversations around this sensitive and complex area of safeguarding.

☑️ Editable Word scenarios with full DSL commentary for guided discussion
☑️ Ideal for safeguarding staff training, INSET sessions or small-group CPD
☑️ Variants include scenarios for primary, secondary and those suitable for any age

This set explores a range of safeguarding risks, including far-right radicalisation, staff promoting extremist views, extremist ideologies, and the influence of incel culture. Each scenario can be used flexibly in staff meetings or training to support early identification, professional discussion and a clear safeguarding response.

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Train staff to recognise and respond to different signs of sexual abuse with these editable safeguarding scenarios. Designed for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs and anyone leading safeguarding CPD, they cover a range of sensitive situations to support confident, informed safeguarding practice.

☑️ Editable Word scenarios with full DSL commentary for guided discussion
☑️ Ideal for safeguarding staff training, INSET sessions or small-group CPD
☑️ Variants include scenarios for primary, secondary and those suitable for any age

This set explores complex aspects of sexual abuse, including adult perpetrators, familial threats, indirect disclosures, and known offenders within the community. Each scenario can be used flexibly in staff meetings or training to prompt thoughtful discussion and reinforce safeguarding procedures in this critical area.

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Train staff to recognise and respond to child-on-child sexual violence with these editable safeguarding scenarios. Designed for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), deputy DSLs and anyone leading safeguarding CPD, they support staff in addressing complex and sensitive situations with confidence and care.

☑️ Editable Word scenarios with full DSL commentary for guided discussion
☑️ Ideal for safeguarding staff training, INSET sessions or small-group CPD
☑️ Variants include scenarios for primary, secondary and those suitable for any age

This set explores serious concerns around child-on-child sexual violence, including sexual activity without consent, abuse within intimate relationships, and harmful sexual behaviours. Each scenario can be used flexibly in staff meetings or training to support informed, consistent safeguarding responses and a proactive whole-school approach.

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Train staff on spotting the signs and indicators of sexual abuse with this flexible safeguarding training pack. With a ready-made presentation to deliver to staff, two accompanying safeguarding scenarios on sexual abuse, quiz questions, a discussion prompt and a one-minute guide to send and display, this whole pack works seamlessly to train staff in safeguarding and keeping children safe.

For DSLs and headteachers who need a structured, comprehensive way to report on safeguarding across the school to their governing board.

You'll get:

☑️ Annual Safeguarding Report to Governors – a fully editable 13-page Word document covering:

• safeguarding overview and culture
• safeguarding governor visit overview
• DSL and deputy DSL details and training
• safer recruitment information
• staff safeguarding training including Prevent duty
• induction procedures for new starters, volunteers and visitors
• alternative provision safeguarding arrangements
• Single Central Record (SCR) summary and compliance
• curriculum provision and safeguarding teaching
• space for narrative on pupil voice on safety and help-seeking, child-on-child abuse and whole-school culture, online safety filtering and monitoring including AI tools and cyber security
• referrals and cases including numbers of children in need plans, child protection plans, CME, LADO and Prevent/Channel referrals
•  allegations against staff and low-level concerns
• specific safeguarding risks covering a comprehensive range of risk areas
• multi-agency and external partnerships
• vulnerable groups oversight
• safeguarding-related policies and procedures
• KCSIE implementation
• a structured evaluation and improvement section including governor questions and challenges.

All sections are fully editable so you can adapt the template to your school's context and reporting cycle.

Ideal for designated safeguarding leads, headteachers and deputy headteachers preparing an annual safeguarding reports to governors. The template could be used termly as well.

👉 Ensuring that your governors know your school well - especially when it comes to safeguarding pupils - is a vital part of the leadership and governance of any setting. As such, this template can also be found as part of our Reports to Governors Template Bundle. A separate Headteacher's Report to Governors Template is also available to help you to work effectively with your governing board.

🔒 Fully in line with KCSIE 2025 and the 2025 Education Inspection Framework

This Single Central Record (SCR) Compliance Bundle gives DSLs, headteachers and school leaders a practical toolkit for checking safer recruitment and record-keeping processes against Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whether you're preparing for inspection or conducting routine compliance checks, these templates help you identify gaps quickly and document your findings clearly.

You'll get:

☑️ Single Central Record (SCR) Overview Checklist – conduct whole-record checks to verify you're recording information about the correct people (staff members, trainee teachers, agency and third-party workers, volunteers and contractors), confirm the right checks have been completed for each role (enhanced DBS checks, children's barred list checks, Section 128 checks, right to work in the UK checks and other statutory and recommended checks), and identify any missing dates or information

☑️ Single Central Record (SCR) Spot Check Template – triangulate your SCR evidence by comparing records against personnel files, identify discrepancies between your SCR and actual documentation, and document your findings clearly for governors and inspectors

All templates are fully editable Word documents so you can adapt them for your school's specific context and reuse them throughout the year to maintain compliance.

👉 Looking for further support on preparing for inspection? These resources are also available as part of the full Ofsted Inspection Preparation Pack too.

If you need to use alterative provision (AP) to support any of your pupils, you'll also need to check that the AP is a suitable setting, not only because of Ofsted requirements of using an AP but also to ensure the continued safeguarding and quality of education for your pupil(s).

This checklist is designed to support school leaders to consider how the potential alternative provision approaches the following key areas:

• Safeguarding
• Health and Safety
• Curriculum and Quality of Education
• Behaviour and Attendance
• Pupil Support and Transition
• Communication and Information Sharing
• Ofsted Requirements

You may find it beneficial to work through this checklist with the headteacher of the alternative provision (AP) so that you can agree to any arrangements and adjustments to support your pupil. It also offers guidance around where you may find the information you need to evaluate whether the AP is suitable.

The checklist should be used before a decision is made about sending a pupil to an alternative provision but it can also be used for existing APs that you work with to ensure that your pupils are in a setting that keeps them safe and helps them to thrive. By working through this checklist - which can be used as many times as needed - you can make informed decisions and assure yourself that the AP you choose will meet the needs of your pupil(s).