Professional curiosity is explicitly endorsed in educational safeguarding
guidance. But when the phrase is detached from the framework that gives it
meaning, curiosity can retain all its moral force while professional purpose,
jurisdiction and restraint quietly disappear.
By the middle of September, the transfer window should be closed. Pupils have moved, receiving settings have been identified and Child Protection Files should have followed them. For most DSLs, it will be months before transfer becomes a significant part of the safeguarding workload again.
Perhaps that is part of the problem.
When we talk about career pathways, what are we talking about, exactly?
A five-day work experience placement. An adult showing a Year 10 pupil what to do. Regulated activity?