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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 January 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 January 2014 (named day). It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Friday, 17 January 2014 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Children: Protection

Question

(2) how much his Department has spent on campaigns aimed at promoting awareness amongst registered activity providers of their responsibility to report suspicious behaviour to the Disclosure and Barring Service or its predecessor in each of the last five years.

Diana Johnson:

Answer

It is extremely important that organisations in the children's sector understand their safeguarding responsibilities. 'Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education' provides information for schools and colleges on their safeguarding responsibilities. Last year we consulted on revising this guidance. Updated guidance will be published soon, reflecting the changes introduced by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. The guidance will set out more clearly the statutory duties on schools and colleges to make referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework sets put the statutory responsibilities of early years providers. Registered early years providers are required to comply with the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, which was revised by the Protection of Freedoms Act, and are required to refer appropriate cases to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
183367; 573 c697W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Children Protection Publicity Vetting
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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