1. If inspectors observe, hear or receive information which causes them concern about the safety or wellbeing of a pupil, they should act immediately to ensure the safety of the pupil, in line with ISI's policy. Inspectors will follow the school's safeguarding and/or child protection policy. Concerns will normally be reported to the appropriate person within the school for child protection procedures to be implemented according to the disclosure, concern or allegation made, and external agencies will be informed directly if required.
  2. If a pupil raises safeguarding concerns, inspectors should listen to what they are being told, take notes, and avoid promising confidentiality or asking leading questions. They must not communicate with the person who is the subject of the allegation or suspicion or investigate the matter themselves.