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Module 2: Safeguarding Procedures & School Operations

In this module, you will meet the managers and other staff of SKOLA. Recognising these people and understanding their responsibilities will help you know who to report or ask when you have questions or issues. 

1. Detailed Safeguarding Responsibilities

Building on Module 1, this section details your core safeguarding actions. Remember, protecting children (under 18s) is paramount, and you must have read the full SKOLA Safeguarding Policy.

  • Recognise Concerns: Be vigilant for signs of potential abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect) or welfare concerns (bullying, online safety risks). Trust your intuition – you don't need proof, just a concern.

  • Report Immediately: Report any concern, however small, without delay to a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL: Connor Middleton, David Stephenson, Malgosia or Teddy) and record on the Incident Report Form.

  • Use the Form: Make your report using the official SKOLA Incident Report Form, recording facts accurately (what you saw/heard, date, time, location, people involved). Avoid opinions.

  • Handle Disclosures Carefully: If a child discloses something: Listen calmly, reassure them they did the right thing, do not promise secrecy (explain you must tell a DSL to help keep them safe), do not investigate, record accurately, and report immediately to a DSL.

  • Maintain Professional Conduct: Always adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct. Maintain strict professional boundaries (physical, social, online), communicate appropriately, and dress professionally. Your conduct is key to safeguarding. Report any breaches or concerns about colleagues' conduct via the Whistleblowing Policy if necessary.

  • Attend Briefings: You must attend safety briefings before all trips/excursions as part of risk assessment procedures.

2. School Structure & Student Groups

SKOLA operates across two sites with distinct age groups:

  • SKOLA Gloucester Gate (/ˈɡlɒstə(r)/ Gate):

    • Ages: 5-9 years old ('Discoverers').

  • SKOLA Regent’s Park (at Regent's University):

    • Ages: 10-17 years old.

    • 'Explorers' (10-12): Taking the London Explorers course.

    • 'Leaders' (13-17): Taking the London Leaders course.

3. Weekly & Daily Flow

  • Weekly Themes: Each week has a theme guiding lessons, activities (art, sports etc.), excursions and the Friday project. Check your site-specific documents.

  • Daily Rhythm: Generally, English lessons are in the morning, with activities/excursions in the afternoon.

  • Excursions: Typically Tuesdays & Thursdays (Regent's Park) and Wednesdays (Gloucester Gate). Teacher lead their classes on these trips.

  • Fridays: Usually involve project presentations related to the theme, tutorial, certificate awards (you write this), student report writing, and planning for the following week. 

4. Daily Schedule, Transitions & Mandatory Meetings

  • 08:30: Mandatory daily morning meeting with your Director of Studies (DoS) or signing in students from drop-off (if you are not teaching)

  • 09:00: Lessons start, sign-in your students on your register.

  • There is a short-break between the morning sessions.

  • Lunch: Typically 12:30 - 13:15 (timings may vary slightly depending on age group/site).

  • Transitions: Teachers lead their class during transitions (e.g., to break, lunch, activities). For safe and efficient movement, students should always walk in pairs in a line. Teachers supervise this process closely. This organised approach is part of being Ready and Safe.

  • Mandatory Sessions: Besides the 08:30 meeting and trip briefings, you must attend scheduled Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and planning sessions. Your DoS will provide timings.

  • Student Sign-out: 1600 (Gloucester Gate); 1630 (Regent's Park)

  • 17:00: End of the working day.

5. Summary

​This module detailed key safeguarding actions (recognising, reporting, handling disclosures, professional conduct) and essential operational knowledge (sites, student groups, daily/weekly structure, mandatory meetings). Understanding these procedures is vital for being Ready, Safe, and Kind at SKOLA. Ensure you refer to the full policies and your site-specific timetable/plans for complete details.

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