Management Information Sheet
Updated Ofsted Guidance: Prevention of Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation during Extended Visits Overseas (January 2013)
Please be aware that Ofsted updated the supplementary guidance for section 5 inspections in January 2013.
The document ‘Inspecting safeguarding: Briefing for section 5 inspection’ has been revised to include specific advice to inspectors on female genital mutilation (FGM). The guidance outlines the expectation Senior Designated Professionals (SDP) should be aware of the guidance that is available in respect of FGM, and should be vigilant to the risk of it being practised.
Inspectors are encouraged, where appropriate, to ask questions of designated staff. Key questions could include:
Please click here to access the revised guidance to schools on prevention of forced marriage and female genital mutilation. The Senior Designated Professional (SDP) should disseminate this guidance to all staff. It is particularly important that all staff who manage attendance are aware of this guidance and the implications for practice.
The document ‘Inspecting safeguarding: Briefing for section 5 inspection’ has been revised to include specific advice to inspectors on female genital mutilation (FGM). The guidance outlines the expectation Senior Designated Professionals (SDP) should be aware of the guidance that is available in respect of FGM, and should be vigilant to the risk of it being practised.
Inspectors are encouraged, where appropriate, to ask questions of designated staff. Key questions could include:
| Are designated senior staff for child protection aware of the issue and have ensured that staff in the school are aware of the potential risks? | |
| How alert are staff to the possible signs that a child has been subject to female genital mutilation or is at risk of being abused through it? | |
| Has the school taken timely and appropriate action in respect of concerns about particular children? |
Please click here to access the revised guidance to schools on prevention of forced marriage and female genital mutilation. The Senior Designated Professional (SDP) should disseminate this guidance to all staff. It is particularly important that all staff who manage attendance are aware of this guidance and the implications for practice.