Lessons Will Be Learned - by Martin Baker & Mike Glanville (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 200
Genre: Education
Sub-Genre: Educational Policy & Reform
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Practical Inspiration Publishing
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: General
Author: Martin Baker & Mike Glanville
Language: English

Book Synopsis

Too often, safeguarding in education is an unsatisfactory mix of tactical reaction, box-ticking and interminable paper trails that leaves children at risk and staff constantly anxious. Martin Baker and Mike Glanville, both experienced Chief Constables and school governors, set out another way: a unique 8-point strategic model that puts child protection at the heart of the organization. Safeguarding and child protection challenges in education have never been more complex, nor the legal duties on schools and colleges more stringent. Child criminal exploitation, child sexual exploitation, FGM, radicalization and online safety are all now part of the remit, along with self-harm arising from increasing prevalence of mental health issues. The impact on children suffering such Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs - is life-long and life limiting, with enormous consequences for their health and wellbeing into adulthood. The responsibility for staff in schools and colleges - and particularly for safeguarding leads - can feel overwhelming. This book shows how to transform your organization with a strategic framework for achieving outstanding safeguarding. It sets out an 8-point approach that will enable you to spot problems before they arise, deal with them more effectively when they do, and build a network of support both within and outside your organization, so that you can protect both your children and your staff and let them both get on with the real work of education.

About the Author

Martin Baker is the CEO of One Team Logic, the makers of the secure safeguarding software MyConcern(R). A former Chief Constable whose career spanned five UK police forces, including significant spells in counter-terrorism, safeguarding and child protection, he is an experienced school governor and is currently a director of a multi-academy trust. Mike Glanville is the Chief Safeguarding Officer at One Team Logic. A former police child protection officer, Mike later served as an Assistant Chief Constable and had force-wide responsibility for all adult and child safeguarding. He is also an experienced school governor and has been a Chair of Governors for over 10 years.