Key information and tools to enable your support of ONLINE Masterclasses.
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These documents are not for use to run face-face Masterclasses.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we all have a duty to act. Supervisors oversee the pastoral and safeguarding care of the students in Masterclasses.
Any volunteer can ask the Masterclass team for safeguarding training.
The Ri Safeguarding Policies webpage contains:
- Ri safeguarding policy
- Ri safeguarding procedure.
- Contact details of the Ri's Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs)
- Report form for reporting any safeguarding incident arising in Ri Masterclasses
Adult contributors who either have safeguarding concerns or have received a disclosure:
- Report this Masterclass series supervisor without delay.
- Complete the safeguarding report form and send this to us without delay.
Concerns about possible immediate harm? Call 999 and report it to the police immediately. If you are not sure how to proceed and cannot reach one of the Ri's DSOs, call the NSPCC for advice and support: 0808 800 5000
Online Masterclass roles - speakers, supervisors and helpers
Masterclass Supervisors oversee the workshop and have safeguarding/pastoral responsibility.
Helpers support the students' learning by helping with the activities; and supporting supervisors by keeping an eye on students interactions, questions and contributions
Masterclass speakers develop the content of the session and lead the workshop.
A speaker will also either be classed as a supervisor or helper, dependent on their level of responsibility on the online video platform. Download the speaker guidance document below to help you understand which applies to you.
Guidance for speakers, helpers and supervisors download
Online Masterclass supervisors
Masterclass Supervisors are responsible for the pastoral/safeguarding care of students during Online Masterclasses.
They must have a DBS (or equivalent) check verified by the Ri in advance of their first supervision session.
Students attending an Online Masterclass are supervised at all times, including in breakout 'rooms' on the digital platform. A team of supervisors might be required to staff all the rooms.
Additional helpers can attend the online event to support students' learning, but should not supervise a breakout room on their own or have the ability to send private massages to students. If they meet either of these criteria, they should be considered to be a supervisor - provide them with the Online supervisor handbook and have their DBS verified by the Ri.
Other areas of responsibility for supervisors include:
- Overseeing behaviour: briefing students about the Ri Code of Conduct and responding appropriately if it is breached (understanding appropriately response to minor and major transgressions)
- Data handling: storing and handling students' personal data securely (this includes recording online text-based discussions)
- Hosting attendees: welcome and support the speaker, students and helpers; register students and admit them to each session
Download the Online Supervisors Guidance above for more details - essential reading, providing information on procedures and responsibilities. Familiarise yourself with it prior to supervising Online Masterclass events.