Recognising
The term for intended, non-accidental physical injury or cruelty to a child.
Physical Abuse
Do or Don't?
Keep a disclosure confidential.
Do.
True of False? Teachers and Teaching Assistants are the only staff that report child protection concerns.
False
Where can you find the schools' Safeguarding and Child Protection policy?
The website and the Google Drive
Does school attendance fall under the umbrella of safeguarding?
Yes
The following signs may indicate this kind of abuse:
Not receiving medical attention, poor hygiene, stealing food or school supplies, frequent absences, limited parent communication
Neglect
Do or Don't?
After a disclosure, you should stay calm and listen without judgment.
Do
Who should you report your safeguarding concerns to?
The DSL in the first instance and if you are not able to then you should report it to the DDSL
What parts of KCSIE must you all read?
Part 1
Annex B
Name three of the local contextual safeguarding priorities.
•Domestic Violence
•Domestic Abuse
•Domestic Violence
•Adult Mental Health
•Substance Misuse
•Crime
The following signs may indicate this kind of abuse: Sexual behaviour/knowledge inappropriate for a child’s age, trouble walking or sitting and complaints of genital pain.
Sexual Abuse
Do or Don't?
Promise to keep a child protection disclosure a secret.
Don't
True or False?
Child protection concerns need to be reported to the DSL or DDSL within 48 hours.
False
True or False?
Always be visible when working with students. Avoid being alone with students at school activities.
True
Name three of our schools' common safeguarding concerns.
•Neglect
•Mental Health
•Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse
True or False? Sexual abuse can occur without physically touching the victim.
TRUE
Examples: Exposure to sexually explicit material, communicating sexually explicit messages
Do or Don't?
Gather details and ask leading questions when you have a child protection concern.
Don't
In the event of FGM, who needs to be informed?
The police
True or False?
It is okay to engage in private communications with students (via text messaging, email, or any form of electronic or social media).
False
Is it true that we have 5 children currently open to Child Protection?
False, we have 6.
The following signs may indicate this kind of abuse: Social withdrawal, loss of interest/enthusiasm, uncontrollable crying, fear of adults, recurrent somatic symptoms (i.e. headaches, etc.), chronic anxiety
Emotional Abuse
If you had concerns about the Headteacher, who should these be reported to?
The Chair Of Governors
What is the name of the document that instructs schools to safeguard children?
KCSIE (2024)
Who is the schools' Safeguarding Governor?
Sue Maughn
What document will you find more detailed information on early help?
Working Together to Safeguard Children.