When comparing safeguarding solution, it helps to focus on the features that matter most to your school: safeguarding records, chronologies, actions, permissions, reporting, staff checks, behaviour, risk and flexible setup.
| Feature / Area | Why it matters | How CURA supports this |
|---|---|---|
Safeguarding concern recording |
Staff need a simple way to record concerns quickly and consistently. | IncludedStaff can record safeguarding concerns securely in CURA. |
Chronology |
DSLs and senior leaders need to see the full picture over time. | IncludedCURA builds a clear chronology of concerns, actions and related entries. |
Concern-led case management |
Schools need to track what happened, what action was taken and what the outcome was. | IncludedConcerns can include actions, follow-up activity and outcomes. |
Actions and follow-up tracking |
Recording alone is not enough; schools need to evidence the response. | IncludedActions can be recorded, tracked and reviewed. |
Meetings and correspondence |
Schools often need to evidence discussions, contact and professional communication. | IncludedMeetings and correspondence can be recorded within CURA. |
Pastoral support |
Not every issue is a safeguarding concern, but wider support still needs recording. | Optional ModuleAvailable through CURA’s Student Services module. |
Learning support |
Schools may need to record learning support alongside wider pupil information. | Optional ModuleAvailable through CURA’s Student Services module. |
Staff concerns |
Schools need a secure way to record and manage concerns relating to adults. | Optional ModuleAvailable through the Staff Concerns module. |
Staff checks and training compliance |
Schools need to monitor checks, training and compliance records. | Optional ModuleAvailable through the Staff Checks module. |
Single Central Record management |
SCR information needs to be managed clearly and securely. | Optional ModuleAvailable through the Staff Checks module. |
Expiry reminders |
Leaders need to know when checks or training are due to expire. | Optional ModuleCURA can provide reminders through the Staff Checks module. |
Accidents |
Accident records may need to sit alongside wider pupil chronology. | Optional ModuleAvailable through the Accidents & Interventions module. |
Physical interventions |
Schools need to record incidents clearly and evidence follow-up. | Optional ModuleAvailable through the Accidents & Interventions module. |
Conduct and behaviour |
Behaviour records may need to be reviewed alongside safeguarding and pastoral information. | Optional ModuleAvailable through the Conduct & Behaviour module. |
Risk assessments |
Schools need to record risks, controls and reviews. | Optional ModuleAvailable as a CURA module. |
Access controls |
Sensitive records should only be visible to appropriate staff. | IncludedCURA supports permission-based access, including access by role, individual pupil and pupil group. |
Targeted notifications |
The right people need to be alerted without over-notifying everyone. | IncludedCURA supports targeted notifications. |
Severity and escalation |
Higher-risk concerns need to be identified and prioritised. | IncludedCURA supports severity-based workflows and escalation. |
Body mapping |
Visual injury records can support clearer safeguarding recording. | IncludedCURA includes body mapping. |
Genograms |
Family context can be important when reviewing concerns. | IncludedCURA includes genogram functionality. |
Reporting |
Leaders, governors and safeguarding teams need clear oversight. | IncludedCURA supports reporting for safeguarding oversight and review. |
MIS and third-party integrations |
Schools should not have to duplicate pupil data manually. | IncludedCURA integrates with school MIS systems and supports third-party integrations. |
Secure record transfer |
Records may need to move securely between schools or settings. | SupportedCURA can support secure transfer between schools/settings using CURA. For external sharing, records can be exported and shared using the school’s agreed secure process. |
Modular setup |
Schools should be able to choose the areas they need. | FlexibleCURA is modular, so schools can pick the features and modules that suit them. |
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