Children under 12 who display Problematic and Harmful

Children under 12 who display Problematic and Harmful Sexualised Behaviour ***Please refer to the Brook Advisory Traffic Light Tool for guidance around types of sexual behaviour displayed*** https: //www. brook. org. uk/our-work/the-sexual-behaviours-traffic-light-tool Is the behaviour in the Healthy range? Yes Green behaviours reflect safe and healthy sexual development. They are: • displayed between children or young people of similar age or developmental ability • reflective of natural curiosity, experimentation, consensual activities and positive choices You should respond appropriately to green behaviours. It is useful to speak with the child regarding the behaviour and where necessary offer additional interventions in line with the PHSE curriculum and adhering to your organisation Safeguarding procedures *if you need advice around suitable interventions available, please contact Bridgelea Primary School Training Offer Bridgelea are able to offer HSB training to agencies to support them with understanding, recognising and responding to problematic and harmful behaviour Is the behaviour in the Problematic range? No Is the behaviour in the Harmful range? Red behaviours are outside of safe and healthy behaviour. They may be: • excessive, secretive, compulsive, coercive, degrading or threatening • involving significant age, developmental, or power differences • of concern due to the activity type, frequency, duration or the context in which they occur Red behaviours indicate a need for immediate intervention and action A referral should be made to Manchester Contact Centre to request Social Care support. A referral should also be made to Bridgelea Primary School for consultation and assessment in line with the AIM Under 12 Model *please record on your MCS Referral that you have contacted Bridgelea Primary School No Yes Amber behaviours have the potential to be outside of safe and healthy behaviour. They may be: • unusual for that particular child or young person • of potential concern due to age, or developmental differences • of potential concern due to activity type, frequency, duration or context in which they occur Amber behaviours cannot be ignored. Consider why the behaviours may be being displayed, and, where possible, gather further information. Contact Lisa Shaw at Bridgelea Primary School on 07712 330424 or lisa. shaw@bridgelea. manchester. sch. uk to request for advice and consultation. FOR INFORMATION Manchester Children’s Services, Education and Health have funded support via Bridgelea for children who display problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours. Trained Practitioners are available to work with children and families. Consultation, Assessments, Interventions and Therapy are offered where threshold is met.