Safeguarding and Professional Behaviours: What Every New ECT Needs to Know

 Safeguarding is at the heart of teaching, and as you begin your journey as an Early Career Teacher, understanding your responsibilities has never been more important. In this episode, we explore what safeguarding looks like in practice, the role of the DSL, responding to concerns, maintaining professional boundaries, and the behaviours expected of teachers both inside and outside the classroom. A practical and reflective guide for ECTs as they prepare to take their next steps into the profession.