Questions on Safeguarding
Developing Essential Safeguarding Skills as an Early Career Teacher
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:30th Nov '26
£171.99
This title is due to be published on 30th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£19.99(9781041097686)
What is my role in safeguarding and why does it matter? What should I do if a child makes a disclosure? How should school staff maintain professional boundaries?
Effective safeguarding is a non-negotiable in school and something every teacher must get right. In this accessible, dip-in-and-out guide, a panel of safeguarding experts offer insights to help Early Career Teachers (ECTs) navigate complex situations and ensure children are protected from all forms of harm.
Each chapter is framed around key questions on safeguarding practice, from responding to issues of neglect, harmful sexual behaviour and online safety to understanding safer recruitment and staff codes of conduct. Drawing on extensive first-hand experience, panellists consider challenges that may occur in school settings and share guidance to help ECTs identify when children are at risk and approach difficult conversations with confidence. Top tips and reflective moments are included, to emphasise the importance of listening, being curious and asking questions when something doesn’t feel right.
As an ECT, your role in safeguarding is vital, but it shouldn’t feel intimidating: it is part of your daily care for the children in your setting, ensuring they feel safe and have the best possible outcomes. This book is essential reading for Early Career Teachers and a useful staffroom resource for all settings.
"One of the biggest challenges with safeguarding training is covering all of the bases and acknowledging the many complexities involved, whilst keeping the key points simple and making staff feel empowered rather than intimidated. This book meets that challenge admirably. The important references are all here, but it's the core messages and practical tips that will really help people put safeguarding into action. Safeguarding in schools isn't just something we need to avoid getting wrong; it's one of the most important ways that we can make a difference. For ECTs especially, this book provides an excellent foundation for that journey." - Seth James, theDSLblog
"This book is a useful, thorough guide to safeguarding in schools for those new to teaching or those looking to further their knowledge of safeguarding in preparation for taking on pastoral responsibilities. Questions on Safeguarding offers a walk-through of all of the main safeguarding in education topics to extend knowledge after in-school training, with handy checklists to support in thinking more deeply about a range of issues and how they interact with the ECT role. The expert contributors bring unique perspectives to each section and provide guidance that will be invaluable in keeping children safe throughout a teacher’s career." - Elizabeth Rose, Director, So Safeguarding
"I wish I had had this book as an ECT. Safeguarding is a fundamental part of our daily interactions with pupils but the concept of safeguarding can seem overwhelming and daunting. This book draws on the expertise of leaders in different fields to explain our role and our responsibilities in a straightforward and accessible way. Having this book to hand will make a positive difference to the lives of your pupils." - Sarah Watkins, University Lecturer and Ex-Headteacher
"As an early careers teacher, Questions on Safeguarding has been eye-opening in helping me further understand the nuances of safeguarding. The vast range of expert advice from industry professionals breaks down the broader topic into easily digestible chunks that act as an extensive, essential resource to accompany safeguarding training.
Questions on Safeguarding teaches that safeguarding is a collaborative effort from all, ranging from ECTs to DSLs and beyond. It has acted - and will continue to act - as a vital resource throughout my entire career as a professional within education." - Gideon Farrer, Early Career Teacher
ISBN: 9781041097693
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220 pages