I have been provided with training on Prevent and understand that if I have any concerns to possible extremism or radicalisation, whether it be a pupil, parent/ carer, member of staff or any member of the community including visitors, I must report this using the Child Protection referral process and to share with one of the Designated Safeguarding Teachers (as recorded above) immediately. I understand that I may need to report through jointly with the DSL under the prevent duty

I understand I must adhere to the permitted actions in line with government guidelines on the restraint of children.

The Education Act 1996 forbids corporal punishment but permits staff to use reasonable force to prevent a pupil from:

· Committing a criminal offence

· Injuring themselves or others

· Damaging property

· Acting in a way that is counter to maintaining good order and discipline at the school.

Reasonable means ‘Using no more force than is needed.’ The department advises a ‘no contact’ policy at a school can leave staff unable to fully support and protect their pupils and students. When using reasonable force in response to risks presented by incidents involving children with SEND or disabilities or with medical conditions schools should consider the risks carefully and recognise the additional vulnerability of these groups. (KCSIE, 2022)

I understand the use of positive handling is a final option and should never endorsed unless for the safety of the child or others and is a last resort. If there is another member of staff present when positive handling is required (for safety reasons) who has the appropriate training, this member of staff would provide the positive handling and I would support as appropriate in response to this member of staff. For any positively handling conducted, I will always ensure I inform a member of the senior leadership team and complete the positive handling bound book or CPOMS with factual accuracy. These must be seen and signed off by a senior leader.

Each incident will be considered, to ensure that the right action was taken and to consider how similar issues will be dealt with in future.

I am aware GDPR came into enforcement on 25th May 2018 and if there are any concerns with regards to data breaches (for example where data is lost, accidently deleted or stolen), I must inform the Data Protection Officer (Jason Smith within IFtL) IMMEDIATELY (we only have 72 hours to report data breaches to the Information Commissioner Office – ICO). I understand the importance of keeping personal data of others, including email addresses, secure and it is advisable to avoid use of memory sticks for personal data and downloading personal data onto laptops. If paper copies including any personal data are required, these are to be kept secure during use and shredded as soon as no longer in use. Information on electronic devices including laptops, mobile phones and I pads, will be protected with passwords and when screens are not in use, locked so no one else can gain access to them.

As stated within KCSIE September 2022, I understand that: ‘The Data Protection Act 2018’ and UK GDPR regulations do not prevent the sharing of information for the purposes of keeping children safe. Fears about sharing information must not be allowed to stand in the way of the need to safeguard and promote the welfare and protect the safety of children.’ When considering whether to share information with colleagues and other organisations, maintaining the safety of the child is always the priority.

I understand that I must adhere to the Equality Act 2021 and will not tolerate any discrimination against someone because of any of the protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and/ or sexual orientation). I understand that any bullying related to any of the protective characteristics, is a ‘non-negotiable’ and will not be tolerated with or towards any members of our community - children, staff, governors, trustees, parents/ cares and any visitor. I understand it is every member of the IFtL community responsibility to speak out and ensure IFtL and the schools provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment free from any form of bullying, intimidation or harassment and will share any concerns with the school DSL, head teacher or IFtL DSL, Kim Kemp.

I understand everyone has the responsibility to keep everyone safe and if there is any aspect of safety or safeguarding, I am aware of which may make an adult or child unsafe I must report it. This includes safety within the environment and school buildings. Additionally, I understand that I am responsible for following the government, Department of Education, IFtL and school guidelines and recommendations to help us promote safety due to any pandemic and I must ensure I read and follow the risk assessments. If I have any concerns or need clarification in relation to any documentation, I am responsible to seek this from the key leaders within the Trust/ school as appropriate.

I am aware if the fire alarm is heard, I need to ensure that I leave the building immediately, without collecting any belongings, walking calmly to meeting point where I remain until the ‘all clear’ has been given. I understand I must ensure that I am aware of the fire procedures in place where I am working. If I work on different sites, I need to familiarise myself with each of the site’s fire procedures and ensure I am aware of the meeting point.

I understand that I can only take appropriate and purposeful photographs of pupils on school/ trust equipment and that they must not be taken off site with photographs stored on them. I am aware I need to check that we have parental;/ carer permission to take their photographs and they must not be stored in ‘clouds’ nor on memory sticks. I must not take photos using any personal device, including mobile phones. Any photos stored on school devices will be kept in line with our policy, reviewed and destroyed at appropriate times.

I understand that under no circumstances will I communicate with a pupil via any form of social media, messaging via emails or texting and the like. I understand I will not share my email address, mobile number, Instagram, Facebook details etc. with any pupil, including when they leave the school.

I understand that I must keep my personal life separate from my professional life to avoid conflict.

Additionally, I am aware and understand that I must not talk about or mention the schools and/ or IFtL within social media, including Facebook, Instagram and other sites, nor comment in any way that might show them in a negative light or bring the school or ITFL into disrepute. I understand the importance of confidentiality in all areas of school and IFtL life and that any comments cannot be made about the schools or IFtL under any circumstances. Additionally, I understand that I must take care that any photos or information shared on Facebook, Instagram and other sites are appropriate and will not reflect myself and the schools or IFtL in a negative light. I understand that breach of this can result in disciplinary action.

Disqualification under the Childcare Act states that a person who is disqualified under the 2018 regulations may not:

- provide relevant childcare provision (this includes schools)

- be directly concerned in the management of such provision

By signing of this form, I can confirm that I have not been disqualified as stated within the Childcare Act and I can confirm I am appropriate and suitable to work with children. I am aware that I MUST inform the DSL and head teacher or the IFtL DSL, Kim Kemp, if there are any disqualifications, issues that affect my suitability to work with children or reasons for concern which arise.

I am aware that my behaviour in and out of work is considered and that low level concerns will be investigated and may be included on my personnel file.

I am aware that I must ensure my behaviour towards and with children is appropriate at all times both during and outside of working hours. I understand an allegation of abuse against staff or volunteers can be made if I have:

• behaved towards a child or children in a way that has harmed or may have harmed a child;

• possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child;

• behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to children

· behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children.

Inappropriate behaviour includes contacting any pupil via social media, texting, WhatsApp, emailing, phoning etc. and taking photographs on personal devices as stated above.

In addition, I am aware that low level concerns, such as showing favouritism to a child, shouting at a child, engaging in rough play with a child or breaching the code of conduct, must be reported through to the Headteacher (or Chair of Governors or Kim Kemp at IFTL) if the concern is about the Headteacher.

Low level concerns do not cause direct harm to a child, but they may indicate behaviour which if left unchallenged may build up to a concern that reaches the Harm criteria for a referral to the LADO (DO).

I am aware that these will be recorded on my personnel file and will be shared with the LADO in the event of a referral being made.

I know the school lockdown procedures and know what I need to do in the event of the school needing to be locked down.

I can confirm that I have been provided with training on FGM and that I am legally responsible to report any concerns about the possibility to the DSL using the referral process immediately.

I know what I need to do in the event of the building needing to be evacuated, for example a gas leak, and will ensure I act calmly and swiftly to ensure myself and the children are evacuated safely.