Recognising
What is physical abuse?
The term for intended, non-accidental physical injury or cruelty to a child.
Do or Don't?
Keep a disclosure confidential.
DO keep disclosures confidential.
This keeps pupils safe, gives them trust in the adults at school and respects their privacy.
Report a safeguarding concern only to the DSL or Deputy.
True of False? Only teachers can report safeguarding concerns.
FALSE: All adults have a safeguarding responsibility and should report any concerns a DSL or Deputy and log on MyConcern
What is the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy?
Name of the document that contains important information about the school's policies and procedures regarding safeguarding.
What signs might you see if a child is being neglected?
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
Do or Don't?
After a disclosure, you should stay calm and listen without judgment.
DO stay calm and listen without judgment.
True or false
If I don't have a MyConcern login, then I don't have to report concerns I may have
False
If you don't have a login for MyConcern, please use the slips provided on the dinner supervisor board outside the hall or on the safeguarding board in the staffroom to record your concern and hand it to the DSL or DDSL
True or False?
You can use your mobile phone anywhere in school.
FALSE.
They should be stored in your locker and only used at break times and lunch times. If staff choose to keep mobile phones in bags/classrooms they must be switched off during core school hours 8.30am – 3.30pm.
What is signs might you see if a child is experiencing sexual abuse?
The following signs may indicate this kind of abuse: Sexual behaviour or knowledge inappropriate for a child’s age, trouble walking or sitting, complaints of genital pain.
Do or Don't?
Promise to keep a safeguarding disclosure a secret.
DON'T.
Never keep secrets if you have a safeguarding concern. All adults in school are obligated to report any concerns.
Secrets and confidentiality are not the same. You can report a safeguarding concern to a DSL or Deputy, and it can remain confidential.
True or False?
A safeguarding disclosure needs to be reported to a DSL or Deputy within 48 hours.
FALSE.
A disclosure needs to be reported as soon as possible to a DSL or Deputy.
True or False?
Always be visible when working with pupils.
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 safeguarding disclosure.
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.
Should you conduct an investigation when a child makes a disclosure?
No - you should report it to the DSL/DDSL and they will decide the next step.
True or False?
It is okay to engage in private communications with pupils (via text messaging, email, or social media).
FALSE.
What signs might you see if a child is suffering emotional abuse?
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?
Do or Don't?
Before reporting, be sure to begin the investigation.
DON'T investigate.
Be sure to report to a DSL or Deputy as soon as possible.
Asking too many questions of the child, peers, or family members could be inappropriate.
For example, if the person who committed the abuse finds out about the investigation, they could manipulate the child into silence.
What is best way of reporting an urgent safeguarding concern?
Speak to the DSL or DDSL immediately before logging the concern on MyConcern.
What is Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)?
The name of the legislation that governs how children are to be kept safe by schools.