The following evaluation processes take place in each school annually.
Single Central Record Audit
The Single Central Record for all schools within the Trust is audited each year as part of our UoLAT Study Tour arrangements. Key successes and areas for development are identified with timescales for action.
Website compliance check
An annual website compliance check is completed in the first four weeks of the academic year to ensure the safeguarding policy, links to local safeguarding partners and details of staff are up to date. In addition, the websites for all schools within the Trust are audited on a biennial basis as part of our Study Tour arrangements. Key successes and areas for development are identified with timescales for action.
Safeguarding training for staff
All staff receive safeguarding training on appointment and annually thereafter. In addition, staff receive regular updates and briefings throughout the year, reminding them to remain vigilant of safeguarding issues.
Safeguarding Annual Audit
All schools within the Trust complete an annual review of Safeguarding and present the report, with findings to the Local Governing Body. These are also shared with our local authority.
Designated Safeguarding Lead Network
Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) meet regularly throughout the year under the leadership of the Trust Lead for Safeguarding to share good practice and continually develop their skills and knowledge. All DSLs within University of Lincoln Academy Trust receive supervision, a statutory requirement for safeguarding professionals.
Pupil Voice
The safeguarding of our pupils is of paramount importance to us and in our UoLAT Study Tours we talk extensively to pupils and sample their experiences to help inform our understanding and development.