Safeguarding model policies and guidance

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Non-urgent safeguarding queries

If you have a query about safeguarding policies, guidance or training you can:

Email: Education.Safeguarding@eastsussex.gov.uk

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Domestic abuse

• Schools domestic abuse toolkit [4.2 MB] [pdf]

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Model policies

• Model Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy September 2026 [379.5 KB] [docx]
• DSL Report To Governors 2026  [69.2 KB] [docx]
• Model Asthma Policy [157.0 KB] [docx]- Awaiting update from School Health Service for September 2026
• Model Self-Harm Policy [172.5 KB] [docx]
• Model Supervision Of Children Policy September 2026 [183.0 KB] [docx]
• Model Staff Safeguarding Induction Policy September 2026 [184.0 KB] [docx]
• Model Staff Safeguarding Code Of Conduct September 2026 [185.4 KB] [docx]
• Model Preventing Extremism And Radicalisation Policy September 2026 [203.1 KB] [docx]

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Updated online safety suite of documents - September 2026

• 01. Staff Online Safety Quick Guide [129.7 KB] [docx]
• 02. Model Core Online Safety Policy [208.1 KB] [docx]
• 03. Model Online Safety Roles And Responsibilities Schedule [198.5 KB] [docx]
• 04. Model Incident Response Procedure [212.4 KB] [docx]
• 05. Model Filtering And Monitoring Standard And Assurance Checklist [191.1 KB] [docx]
• 06. Model Cyber Security And Account Management Standard [263.7 KB] [docx]
• 07. Model AI And Emerging Technology Procedure [220.1 KB] [docx]
• 08. Model Communications, Social Media And Image Use Procedure [207.5 KB] [docx]
• 09. Model Mobile Phone And Personal Device Policy [205.5 KB] [docx]
• 10. Model Pupil Acceptable Use Agreements [192.9 KB] [docx]
• 11A. Model Staff Acceptable Use Agreement [186.5 KB] [docx]
• 11B. Model Parent Carer Acceptable Use Agreement [185.9 KB] [docx]
• 11C. Model Visitor And Volunteer Acceptable Use Agreement [172.6 KB] [docx]

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Record keeping

• Record keeping guidance [270.6 KB] [docx]
• Appendix A - Front sheet for welfare [34.5 KB] [docx]
• Appendix B - Chronology [22.0 KB] [docx]
• Appendix C - Welfare concern form [36.4 KB] [docx]
• Appendix D - Body map [98.1 KB] [docx]
• Appendix E - Transfer receipt [30.3 KB] [docx]
• Single central record guidance [150.8 KB] [docx]
• Single central record template [34.7 KB] [xlsx]

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Children Not in Regular Attendance at School

• Safeguarding children not in regular attendance at educational establishments [164.7 KB] [docx]

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Operation Encompass guidance

Responding to an Operation Encompass Alert [27.1 KB] [docx]

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Safeguarding training

• Whole School Safeguarding Training 2026 27 [13.5 MB] [pptx]

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Early years safeguarding documents

• SPOA guidance for early years settings [29.1 KB] [docx]
• Safeguarding policy template for early years settings [130.3 KB] [docx]
• Model Attendance Guidance for Early Years Providers [63.3 KB] [docx]
• Nursery Settings Attendance Codes (Recommended) for printing [49.3 KB] [docx]
• East Sussex Schools Work Experience Reference Template [133.9 KB] [docx]

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