Education Toolkit
The Education Toolkit page is where you will find Croydon and Government/DfE guidance to support safeguarding in your school. You will also find referral templates and editable documents to help seek the relevant support and advice for families you work with, these can be accessed via the associated sections below.
The content of this page is overseen by the Education Safeguarding Team. If you have any queries or cannot find what you are looking for, please email MASHEducation@croydon.gov.uk. Please note that the above email address is not intended for submitting referrals. Guidance on how to refer to specific services can be found within the relevant referral forms.
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MASH Education
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is a partnership of key agencies that work together to share information, assess risk, and make coordinated decisions to safeguard children and vulnerable adults at the earliest opportunity.
Need Advice or to Make a Referral?
You can contact the MASH Professionals Consultation Line on:
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020 8255 2888, Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.
For urgent concerns outside of these hours, please contact the Emergency Duty Team on
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020 8726 6400.
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If you are making an urgent referral, please also call the number above to alert the social work team.
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If you're unable to get through, email MASHEducation@croydon.gov.uk and a team member will follow up.
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Additionally, the Threshold guidance will assist in referring to the correct service for support.
Healthy Relationships Advisory Forum (HRAF)
Please complete the criteria checklist and send it with a completed referral form to schoolsafeguardingconcerns@croydon.gov.uk
The HRAF is an opportunity to discuss concerns around a child/young person’s behaviour which could have the potential to develop further if not disrupted.
It could also be behaviour that is already showing abusive traits within a child / young person’s relationships. The behaviour can be physical, sexual, emotional, or coercive and can be directed towards a ‘partner’, friend, or family member. The forum will be made up of several professionals from non-statutory services who may be able to advise, signpost of offer direct support in extreme cases.
Referral deadline | Meeting date |
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06/05/2025 | 12/05/2025 |
04/06/2025 | 09/06/2025 |
07/07/2025 | 14/07/2025 |
22/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 |
03/11/2025 | 10/11/2025 |
01/12/2025 | 08/12/2025 |
Taking Action: Croydon's Response to Sexual Abuse in Schools
Following the OFSTED review of Sexual Abuse in Schools and Colleges, June 2021, Croydon was proactive in exploring and responding to the issues within our schools.
The following documents provides information and guidance about Croydon as well as the wider context of Child-on-Child abuse but also is a practical guide, providing links, resources, slides and more to support schools and colleges in understand and addressing the issues.
Exclusions
Please find the Croydon Suspensions and Exclusions documents below. When submitting a Permanent Exclusion Form, kindly ensure you also attach a copy of the exclusion letter that was issued to parents.
Inclusive Practice Forums (formerly known as FAP)
Documents and Forms
Secondary Inclusive Practice (SIP) Documents
Primary Inclusive Practice Documents
Please email all referrals forms to primaryinclusion@croydon.gov.uk
by end of the working day deadline for discussion at the next Primary Inclusive Practice Forum.
Croydon is proud to host monthly Inclusive Practice Forums for both primary and secondary schools (previously known as the Fair Access Panel or FAP).
Secondary Inclusive Practice Forum Dates 2025-26
Fridays 8.30AM - 12.00PM
Deadline for Submission of cases (by 5:00 PM) | Pre-Sip Date | Meeting Date | Venue |
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26/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 | ||
11/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 | 19/09/2025 | Norbury High School |
09/10/2025 | 14/10/2025 | 17/10/2025 | tbc |
13/11/2025 | 18/11/2025 | 21/11/2025 | tbc |
04/12/2025 | 09/12/2025 | 12/12/2025 | tbc |
08/01/2026 | 13/01/2026 | 23/01/2026 | tbc |
29/01/2026 | 03/02/2026 | 13/02/2026 | tbc |
26/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 13/03/2026 | tbc |
30/04/2026 | 05/05/2026 | 15/05/2026 | tbc |
04/06/2026 | 09/06/2026 | 12/06/2026 | tbc |
25/06/2026 | 30/06/2026 | 10/07/2026 | Harris Beulah Hill |
Primary Inclusive Practice Forum Dates 2025-26
Wednesdays: 9.00AM - 12.00PM
Deadline for Submission of Cases 5pm | Meeting Dates | Venue |
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25/06/2025 | 02/07/2025 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
24/09/2025 | 01/10/2025 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
24/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
26/11/2025 | 03/12/2025 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
19/12/2025 | 07/01/2026 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
28/01/2026 | 04/02/2026 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
25/02/2026 | 04/03/2026 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
29/04/2026 | 06/05/2026 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
22/05/2026 | 03/06/2026 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
24/06/2026 | 01/07/2026 | Bernard Weatherill House (Room TBC) |
School and College Safeguarding: Government and DfE Guidelines
Section 11 Safeguarding Audit Reports
The Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children across the borough.
The following reports, produced by the Croydon Education Safeguarding Team, provide a comprehensive overview of findings from the annual school safeguarding self-assessment audit. These reports highlight key trends, strengths, and areas for development identified across Croydon schools.
By sharing these insights, we aim to support continuous improvement and promote best practice in safeguarding within education settings.
Online Safety Guidance Pack
The Online Safety Local Authority Guidance supports schools and colleges to ensure student safety. It aligns with key statutory guidelines, including 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', and the 'Online Safety Bill 2023'. This resource is crucial for meeting the welfare needs of students in the digital age
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Schools and Colleges
This guidance aims to support and educate against harmful views towards our LGBTQ+ students and their families, ensuring schools and colleges fulfil their duty of care as outlined in the Children’s Act 1989.
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