{"product_id":"9781041097686","title":"Questions on Safeguarding Developing Essential Safeguarding Skills as an Early Career Teacher","description":"\u003ch3\u003eQ\u0026amp;As for ECTs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eQuestions on Safeguarding\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDeveloping Essential Safeguarding Skills as an Early Career Teacher\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSara Alston\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Educational Policy \u0026amp; Reform \/ School Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is my role in safeguarding and why does it matter? What should I do if a child makes a disclosure? How should school staff maintain professional boundaries?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective safeguarding is a non-negotiable in school and something every teacher must get right. In this accessible, dip-in-and-out guide, a panel of safeguarding experts offer insights to help Early Career Teachers (ECTs) navigate complex situations and ensure children are protected from all forms of harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is framed around key questions on safeguarding practice, from responding to issues of neglect, harmful sexual behaviour and online safety to understanding safer recruitment and staff codes of conduct. Drawing on extensive first-hand experience, panellists consider challenges that may occur in school settings and share guidance to help ECTs identify when children are at risk and approach difficult conversations with confidence. Top tips and reflective moments are included, to emphasise the importance of listening, being curious and asking questions when something doesn’t feel right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an ECT, your role in safeguarding is vital, but it shouldn’t feel intimidating: it is part of your daily care for the children in your setting, ensuring they feel safe and have the best possible outcomes. This book is essential reading for Early Career Teachers and a useful staffroom resource for all settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSara Alston \u003c\/strong\u003ehas over 38 years of teaching experience in classroom and leadership roles. She now works as an independent education consultant and trainer specialising in SEND and Safeguarding. Sara is co-author of \u003cem\u003eThe Inclusive Classroom \u003c\/em\u003eand author of \u003cem\u003eWorking Effectively with Your Teaching Assistant\u003c\/em\u003e. She writes regularly for the education press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041097686\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547579433100,"sku":"9781041097686","price":23.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041097686","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}