Safeguarding and child protection The essentials Key people

Safeguarding and child protection The essentials

Key people Designated safeguarding leads (DSL)

Safeguarding and child protection: the essentials © The Key | One Education What is safeguarding? Protecting from maltreatment Preventing damage to health or development G R A U N I D G E F Ensuring safe and effective care SA Enabling the best life chances

Safeguarding and child protection: the essentials © The Key | One Education Part 1 objectives 1. To recognise the signs and indicators of the four main types of abuse 2. To know what to do when you suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or is at risk of, significant harm 3. To develop an awareness of specific safeguarding issues 4. To ensure that the school setting and staff protect and promote pupils’ welfare

Safeguarding and child protection: the essentials © The Key | One Education Four main categories of abuse Physical abuse Sexual abuse Neglect Emotional abuse

Safeguarding and child protection: the essentials © The Key | One Education What if I have a concern? (where appropriate)

Safeguarding and child protection: the essentials © The Key | One Education Specific safeguarding issues children missing from education missing children and adults fabricated or induced illness child missing from home or care bullying / cyberbullying relationship abuse private fostering forced marriage drugs trafficking faith abuse hate domestic violence sexting mental health issues child sexual exploitation preventing female genital gender based gangs / youth radicalisation mutilation violence

Safeguarding and child protection: the essentials © The Key | One Education Whistleblowing School policy NSPCC whistleblowing advice line 0800 0285 help@nspcc. org. uk Part 1: Slide 8