Section 175 Safeguarding Audit – January 2026
This year’s S175 link is now open. Schools are asked to ensure they have returned their completed Section 175 to DCC no later than 13th Feb...
In maintained schools the chair is allowed to take decisions without asking the governing body if a delay will be detrimental to the school, a member of staff, a pupil or a parent. In academies, this power is not automatic and must be delegated to the chair
14-05-2026