Safeguarding and Prevent Education Committee Panel Member

We are seeking to appoint an experienced professional to join the Education Committee with specific expertise in safeguarding and Prevent.

This is a vital governance role, providing strategic oversight to ensure that:

·       Learners are safe and well supported

·       Statutory safeguarding responsibilities are fully met

·       A strong culture of vigilance and accountability is embedded

All panel members are expected to attend all EAP meetings. These occur four times within each academic year. Meetings are held either online or in person. Each meeting is schedule for an hour and half. If in person, the meeting will be held at CareTrade.

Key Responsibilities

As the EC member with responsibility for safeguarding and Prevent, you will:

Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding systems, policies, and practice

Support and challenge leaders to ensure compliance with statutory guidance, including:

·       Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

·       Working Together to Safeguard Children

·       Safeguarding practices for adults

·       The Prevent Duty

Act as the link committee member for safeguarding and Prevent, liaising with the Principal at TAP

Review safeguarding reports, data, and trends to ensure effective response and continuous improvement

Monitor the effectiveness of:

·       Safeguarding training

·       Prevent awareness and risk management

·       Learner wellbeing and safety systems

·       Ensure appropriate safeguarding of learners from risks including:

·       Abuse and neglect

·       Exploitation

·       Radicalisation

Provide supportive challenge to senior leaders and contribute to a culture of professional curiosity and accountability