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09.00 – 09.45 |
Registration & Refreshments | ||
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09.45 – 10.00 |
Chair’s introduction & welcome John Brownlow, Head of Partnerships and Representation, NSPCC |
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10.00 – 10.35 Keynote 1 |
Translating policy into practice and managing the shifting challenges of safeguarding in education: An update and overview of developments Richard Bird, Legal Consultant, Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) |
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10.35 – 11.10 Keynote 2 |
The Vetting and Barring Scheme review – understanding changes to the scheme and ensuring safer staffing in your school Dai Durbridge, Solicitor, Browne Jacobson LLP and Editor, Education Law Update (formerly Legal Expertise) |
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11.10 – 11.20 |
Questions | ||
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11.20 – 11.50 |
Morning Refreshments | ||
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11.50 – 12.30 Keynote 3 |
Understanding your liability for safeguarding students beyond the school gates and tackling gang activity Yvonne Spencer, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Vizards |
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12.30 – 13.20 |
Streamed Sessions 1 | ||
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1A |
1B |
1C |
1D |
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Legal responsibilities for information sharing, confidentiality and consent: What to share, with whom and when? Dai Durbridge, Solicitor, Browne Jacobson LLP and Editor, Education Law Update (formerly Legal Expertise) |
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations in the Ofsted inspection framework Mark Blois, Head of Education Law, Browne Jacobson LLP |
Step-by-step guide to carrying out effective risk assessments to keep your students safe from harm Rosie Carter, Programme Director, SafeChild |
Pupil restraint, use of force and confiscation: Your legal powers explained |
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13.20 – 14.20 |
Lunch | ||
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14.20 – 15.10 |
Streamed Sessions 2 | ||
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2A |
2B |
2C |
2D |
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Correctly handling allegations against staff Richard Bird, Legal Consultant, Association of School and College Leaders |
Your new legal duties under the Vetting and Barring scheme: ‘minded to bar’, expressing a legitimate interest and making referrals Dai Durbridge, Solicitor, Browne Jacobson LLP and Editor, Education Law Update (formerly Legal Expertise) |
Your legal obligations to protect students from bullying and correct procedures for handling pupil on pupil abuse Yvonne Spencer, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Vizards |
Legal duties for tackling cyberbullying and establishing appropriate codes of conduct for staff and pupil communication Mark Blois, Head of Education Law, Browne Jacobson LLP |
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15.10 – 15.30 |
Afternoon Refreshments | ||
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15.30 – 16.20 |
Streamed Sessions 3 | ||
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3A |
3B |
3C |
3D |
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Safeguarding pupils in Independent Schools: Ensuring compliance with the ‘Independent School Standards’ Simon Bevan, Head of Education Law, Veale Wasbrough Vizards |
Updating your recruitment procedures to ensure you are meeting your new legal obligations for safer staffing Dai Durbridge, Solicitor, Browne Jacobson LLP and Editor, Education Law Update (formerly Legal Expertise) |
Balancing your responsibilities for safety with your pupils’ rights Tracey Eldridge-Hinmers, Associate, Veale Wasbrough Vizards |
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations in the Ofsted inspection framework Mark Blois, Head of Education Law, Browne Jacobson LLP |
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16:20 |
Conference Close |