Safeguarding

As gate holders of trainees entering the teaching profession and working in direct contact with children, Portsmouth SCITT ensure rigorous and robust safer recruitment procedures are in place.

The SCITT Director is an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with additional training in supervision. All permanent SCITT staff are trained in Safer Recruitment procedures.

We operate a culture of ongoing vigilance which starts from the moment an application is received to the end of the course – the safer recruitment of potential trainees and the safeguarding of both trainees and the children in our partner schools are of the highest priority.

Trainees receive up-to-date, consistent and ongoing training in safeguarding from Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership and from course leaders. We ensure safeguarding is a constant conversation with and between all stakeholders.