The “rigorous" monitoring of student absence and a comprehensive programme of staff training are among the keys to effective safeguarding, inspectors have reported.
Ofsted has also said there is “no reason" why safeguarding good practice cannot feature in every school. Currently, three quarters of primary schools are rated as “good" or “outstanding" in this area.
In its report, Safeguarding in schools: best practice, the inspectorate looked at the outcome of inspections between September 2009 and July 2010 to evaluate features of “outstanding" safeguarding.
Crucial aspects cited in the publication include how well students are taught to stay safe and how well schools meet the needs of students with medical conditions.
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