ALS implements
CPOMS
for Safeguarding
26 February 2025
Implementing CPOMS (Child Protection Online Management
System) in our school is a significant step toward enhancing …
Purpose of CPOMS
in Our School
Our primary Enhance Maintain Ensure Compliance
objective Communication Comprehensive – Align with
in adopting CPOMS – Facilitate Records – Keep statutory
is to strengthen seamless detailed logs of all safeguarding
our safeguarding information safeguarding requirements
framework. sharing among issues, enabling us and demonstrate
By utilizing this staff, ensuring that to identify patterns our commitment
system, we aim to: concerns and intervene to student welfare
are promptly effectively
addressed
Reporting Safeguarding
Concerns: Immediate Action
Required
If a staff member Why is this critical? Delays in reporting Safeguarding is
has a safeguarding mean safeguarding a shared
concern about leads may not have responsibility—if
a student, it must time to assess you see or hear
We cannot allow
be recorded the risk, contact something that
a student to
in CPOMS parents raises concern,
go home or remain
immediately (if appropriate), act immediately
in a potentially
and before the end or involve external
dangerous
of the school day agencies
situation without
if necessary
intervention
CPOMS
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Scope of CPOMS Usage
While CPOMS is a robust tool for safeguarding, it’s
essential to delineate its specific applications:
Safeguarding and Child Protection – Record incidents
related to abuse, neglect, or any form of harm
Student Well-being – Document concerns about a student’s
mental or emotional health that may require intervention
It’s important to note that safeguarding, child protection,
and well-being are interconnected, but they each have
distinct facets. Staff should use their discretion and, when
in doubt, consult with the Designated Safeguarding Lead
(DSL) to determine the appropriate category for a concern
Exclusions from
CPOMS
CPOMS is not intended for recording:
Isolated Behavioral Issues – Minor infractions that
do not pose a safeguarding concern
Attendance Records – Routine attendance tracking
should continue through our existing systems
However, if behavioral issues or attendance patterns
suggest a deeper safeguarding concern, they should
be documented in CPOMS
Criteria
and Categories
To ensure consistency, we’ve established clear criteria Neglect – Signs that a student’s basic needs are not
for entries: being met
Immediate Risk – Situations where a student is Emotional Distress – Notable changes in behavior
in immediate danger or mood that raise concern
Suspected Abuse – Indicators of physical, emotional,
These categories are not exhaustive. As we progress,
or sexual abuse
we will review and amend them to reflect emerging
concerns and ensure comprehensive coverage
Implementation Steps
To facilitate effective use of CPOMS:
1. Training – All staff will undergo training sessions
to familiarize themselves with the system’s functionalities
and our internal protocols
2. Access Control – Permissions will be assigned based
on roles, ensuring that sensitive information is accessible
only to authorized personnel
3. Regular Reviews – The safeguarding team will conduct
periodic reviews of CPOMS entries to monitor trends
and assess the effectiveness of interventions
Thank
you