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 students safe, gives them trust in the adults at school and respects their privacy.
Report a child protection concern only to the DSL or DDSL. Do not talk about the situation with other staff members or students.
True of False? Only teachers and teaching assistants must report child protection concerns.
FALSE: All staff are responsible for safeguarding children and must complete their own logs.
What part of the Keeping Children Safe in Education should all staff read?
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.
Child's information
Exact wording
TED - tell me, explain, describe
Body map - if appropriate
Context
What information would form the "Recording?"
True or False?
You should ask the child to show you their injury if there is one.
FALSE.
Only if the DSL, DDSL, Police or TESS advise sight of an alleged injury, must you do so.
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 counselor or administrator, and it can remain confidential.
True or False?
Child protection concerns in school need to be reported within 48 hours.
FALSE.
These must be reported immediately to Vicki Thomas.
True or False?
A member of staff with a green lanyard can be alone with children in school without another member of staff?
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 are leads in safeguarding at Torre.
Vicki Thomas - DSL
Laura Kendell - DDSL
After school club - Angela Brown, Lisa White
Who are the Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads?
True or False?
It is okay to show children content on your phone in school.
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 to a member of Torre's safeguarding team, be sure to start investigating and questioning the child regarding the allegation they have told you.
DON'T investigate.
Be sure to report to a DSL or DDSL as soon as an allegation is made. They follow the protocol and have education, training, and experience with child protection reports. They can then advise you further.
False: Always log safeguarding information before the end of the school day where possible. Always ask Vicki or Laura if you are unsure. This could leave children at risk of significant harm.
On the school website and or in the shared drive.
Where would you find a copy of our safeguarding police?