Listen without displaying shock or disbelief. Reassure The Acknowledge their courage in telling you Do not promise confidentiality Remind them they are not to blame avoid criticising the alleged perpetrator – Do not promise that will be alright now” (it might not be). “everything React calmly, respond to the pupil but do not interrogate leading questions but ask open ended ones Clarify anything you do not understand Explain what you will do next i.e. inform the Designated Person for Protection. Record Make notes as soon as possible during the interview if you can – Include: Time Date Place The pupil’s own words do NOT assume: Ask tell me what means”. – “Please Describe observable behaviour Do not destroy your original notes they may be needed later on. – Support Consider what support is needed for the you may need to give them a lot of your time – Ensure you are supported such interviews can be extremely stressful and time consuming – Talk to your Designated Safeguarding Lead/Head teacher/Line Manager Thomasson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children THOMASSON MEMORIAL SCHOOL Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy for Parents and Carers Introduction Thomasson Memorial will strive to ensure that all pupils remain safe and free from harm, and the school is committed to playing a full and active part in the multi-agency approach to child protection concerns. Additionally, the school has a legal duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and to have a
Listen without displaying shock or disbelief. Reassure The Acknowledge their courage in telling you Do not promise confidentiality Remind them they are not to blame – avoid criticising the alleged perpetrator Do not promise that “everything will be alright now” (it might not be). React calmly, respond to the pupil but do not interrogate leading questions but ask open ended ones Clarify anything you do not understand Explain what you will do next i.e. inform the Designated Person for Protection. Record Make notes as soon as possible – during the interview if you can Include: Time Date Place The pupil’s own words – do NOT assume: Ask “Please tell me what means”. Describe observable behaviour Do not destroy your original notes – they may be needed later on. Support Consider what support is needed for the – you may need to give them a lot of your time Ensure you are supported – such interviews can be extremely stressful and time consuming Talk to your Designated Safeguarding Lead/Head teacher/Line Manager Thomasson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children THOMASSON MEMORIAL SCHOOL Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy for Parents and Carers Introduction Thomasson Memorial will strive to ensure that all pupils remain safe and free from harm, and the school is committed to playing a full and active part in the multi-agency approach to child protection concerns. Additionally, the school has a legal duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and to have a