body, the body concerned has appropriate safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in place, its staff are trained to and checked at the appropriate level(s); At least annually, there is review of policies and procedures/safeguarding arrangements and this is presented to and formally discussed by the whole Governing Body; Where there is a safeguarding concern, ensure the child’s wishes and feelings are taken into account when determining what action to take and what services to provide. Systems should be in place for children to express their views and give feedback. (Ultimately any systems and processes should operate with the best interests of the child at their heart); Without delay, any deficiencies or weaknesses regarding safeguarding and / or child protection arrangements are remedied. Appendix 5: Sexting Risk Assessment Tool Indicator of risk or Factors to be considered Concern Comments harm Yes/No Sexual activity at a young age is a very strong indicator that there are risks to the welfare of children, whether boy or girl, The age of the child and possibly others. This is particularly relevant if one of the parties is Children under 13 cannot lawfully give consent to sexual activity and there is a presumption that they will be referred to social care. children’s Is the child/young person competent to consent to the sexual activity? The level of maturity and Is there a relationship of trust? A legal understanding definition is provided at s27 Sexual of the child Offences Act 2003. Has a child in need [s17] or referral of child protection concern [s47] ever been The child’s living made on any party? circumstances or background Do cultural or religious beliefs have an impact on their circumstances and/or sharing information?
body, the body concerned has appropriate safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in place, its staff are trained to and checked at the appropriate level(s); At least annually, there is review of policies and procedures/safeguarding arrangements and this is presented to and formally discussed by the whole Governing Body; Where there is a safeguarding concern, ensure the child’s wishes and feelings are taken into account when determining what action to take and what services to provide. Systems should be in place for children to express their views and give feedback. (Ultimately any systems and processes should operate with the best interests of the child at their heart); Without delay, any deficiencies or weaknesses regarding safeguarding and / or child protection arrangements are remedied. Appendix 5: Sexting Risk Assessment Tool Indicator of risk or harm Factors to be considered Concern Yes/No Comments The age of the child Sexual activity at a young age is a very strong indicator that there are risks to the welfare of children, whether boy or girl, and possibly others. This is particularly relevant if one of the parties is Children under 13 cannot lawfully give consent to sexual activity and there is a presumption that they will be referred to children’s social care. The level of maturity and understanding of the child Is the child/young person competent to consent to the sexual activity? Is there a relationship of trust? A legal definition is provided at s27 Sexual Offences Act 2003. The child’s living circumstances or background Has a child in need [s17] or referral of child protection concern [s47] ever been made on any party? Do cultural or religious beliefs have an impact on their circumstances and/or sharing information?
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