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Consultation of the week: Safeguarding children in education

The role of local authorities and governing bodies under the Education Act 2002.

This document consults on the duty of Welsh local authorities andgoverning bodies to have arrangements for safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children. It sets out the roles and responsibilities ofcouncils, governing bodies, head teachers and staff with designatedresponsibility for child protection.

There is also a section on community-focused schools, pre- andpost-school activities, and out-of-hours learning. The document coversthe arrangements needed to ensure that people in the education servicehave the skills and training to ensure children and young people areprotected from harm.

- http://new.wales.gov.uk/consultations/currentconsultation/educat_skills/1335587/?lang=en

Closing date: 13 July 2007

- For a roundup of consultations taking place across England, Scotland,Wales, Northern Ireland and the UK, visit www.childrennow.co.uk/consultations.

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