Child Protection Guides
Comprehensive guides covering all aspects of child protection in schools. From recognizing signs of abuse to managing complex cases, get expert guidance for every situation.
Essential Child Protection Areas
Comprehensive guidance across all key areas of child protection
Physical Abuse Recognition & Response
Identifying signs of physical abuse and responding appropriately to protect children from harm.
Warning Signs:
- • Unexplained injuries or bruises
- • Injuries inconsistent with explanations
- • Fear of going home or specific adults
- • Aggressive or withdrawn behavior
Immediate Actions:
- • Ensure child's immediate safety
- • Document injuries with photos if appropriate
- • Contact DSL immediately
- • Consider medical attention needs
Emotional Abuse & Psychological Harm
Understanding and responding to emotional abuse, often the most difficult form of abuse to identify.
Behavioral Indicators:
- • Low self-esteem and confidence
- • Attention-seeking or withdrawn behavior
- • Difficulty forming relationships
- • Developmental delays
Support Strategies:
- • Build trusting relationships
- • Provide consistent emotional support
- • Work with mental health professionals
- • Monitor progress carefully
Sexual Abuse & Exploitation
Sensitive handling of sexual abuse cases, including child sexual exploitation and peer-on-peer abuse.
Key Considerations:
- • Preserve evidence carefully
- • Avoid repeated questioning
- • Consider specialist support services
- • Understand trauma responses
Specialist Referrals:
- • SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
- • Specialist CAMHS services
- • Independent Sexual Violence Advisors
- • Police specialist units
Neglect & Failure to Thrive
Identifying and responding to neglect, including physical, emotional, educational, and medical neglect.
Types of Neglect:
- • Physical neglect (basic needs)
- • Educational neglect (school attendance)
- • Medical neglect (healthcare needs)
- • Emotional neglect (attachment needs)
Assessment Factors:
- • Chronic vs. acute neglect
- • Impact on child development
- • Family circumstances and support
- • Previous interventions
Key Procedures & Protocols
Step-by-step guidance for critical safeguarding procedures
🗣️ Responding to Disclosures
Listen Carefully
Allow the child to speak without interruption. Use open questions and avoid leading questions.
Record Immediately
Document the disclosure verbatim as soon as possible, including date, time, and location.
Report to DSL
Contact the DSL immediately. If unavailable, contact the deputy DSL or headteacher.
📞 Making Referrals
Assess Urgency
Determine if immediate protection is needed or if a standard referral is appropriate.
Contact Agencies
Contact children's social care, police if criminal activity suspected, or emergency services if immediate danger.
Follow Up
Confirm receipt of referral in writing within 48 hours and maintain ongoing communication.
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