Recognizing
The term for intended, non-accidental physical injury or cruelty to a child.
What is physical abuse?
Informal online communities.
How are terrorists more commonly operating now?
True of False? Only teachers and teaching assistants must report child protection concerns.
FALSE: All staff are mandatory reporters and should report any concerns to the DSL immediately.
Name of the document that contains annual guidance on child protection
What is Keeping Children Safe in Education?
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
What is neglect?
Do or Don't?
After a disclosure, you should stay calm and listen without judgment.
DO stay calm and listen without judgment.
The guidance reflects legal updates, including revised attendance and admission registers, new codes and changes in leave of absence and information-sharing laws under the 2024 regulations.
What is in the guidance in the new Working Together to Improve School Attendance documment?
True or False?
You should hug a student who is crying.
FALSE.
Maintain appropriate physical boundaries at all times, and touch students - when necessary - only in ways that are appropriate, in public and in a non-sexual way.
The following signs may indicate this kind of abuse: Sexual behavior/knowledge inappropriate for a child’s age, trouble walking or sitting, complaints of genital pain.
What is sexual abuse?
Do or Don't?
Promise to keep a child protection disclosure a secret.
DON'T.
Never keep secrets if you have a child protection concern. All school staff members are obligated to report any child protection concerns.
Secrets and confidentiality are not the same. You can report a child protection concern to a DSL and it can remain confidential.
Exploitation
What word has been added to the 'abuse and neglect' section in KCSiE '24?
True or False: Always be visible when working with pupils. Avoid being alone with pupils during school activities.
TRUE.
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.
Gathering details and asking too many questions can cause problems.
For example:
-A younger child could have trouble recalling events accurately during the investigation.
-Asking questions about a disturbing situation could exacerbate it or make it more difficult for the child to deal with.
The designated staff members who safeguarding concerns should be shared with.
Who are the DSL and deputy DSLs?
It is okay to engage in private communications with pupils (via text messaging or any forms of electronic or social media).
FALSE.
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
What is emotional/psychological abuse?
Do or Don't?
Before reporting a disclosure, be sure to begin the investigation.
DON'T investigate fully unless you are a DSL.
Be sure to report to a DSL as soon as possible. They follow the protocol and have training and experience with child protection reports.
A child who has experienced multiple suspensions or is at risk of permanent exclusion.
In KCSiE '24, what new group of children may benefit from Early Help?
Who are the DSL and Deputy DSL's in school?
(4 answers needed)
DSL: Nick
DDSL: Jenny, Bex (Gemma S will be)