Peer on peer abuse will be taken as seriously as any other form of abuse. Physical abuse between peers will be managed under the School's Behaviour Policy and Counter Bullying Policy. Emotional abuse between peers will be managed under the school's Counter Bullying Policy. Harmful sexual behaviour will be identified, managed and reported to the DSL and Local Authority Safeguarding Officer. Sexting will be managed on a case by case basis using national and local guidance with advice from the local safeguarding team. In cases of suspected or actual peer on peer abuse a risk assessment will be undertaken and appropriate and proportionate control measures put in place to manage and reduce risk. The school will always seek advice from the Local Authority Safeguarding Officer or team and referrals to Children's Social Care, Police and/or other appropriate agencies will be made where thresholds are met. Paragraph 50 DFES “Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018” Expert and professional organisations are best placed to provide up-to-date guidance and practical support on specific safeguarding issues. For example, information for schools and colleges can be found on the TES , MindEd and the NSPCC websites. School and college staff can access government guidance as required on the issues listed below via GOV.UK and other government websites: Abuse (DFE advice for practitioners Bullying including cyberbullying Criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adult’s county lines Children missing education Children missing from home or care Child sexual exploitation Domestic abuse
Peer on peer abuse will be taken as seriously as any other form of abuse. Physical abuse between peers will be managed under the School's Behaviour Policy and Counter Bullying Policy. Emotional abuse between peers will be managed under the school's Counter Bullying Policy. Harmful sexual behaviour will be identified, managed and reported to the DSL and Local Authority Safeguarding Officer. Sexting will be managed on a case by case basis using national and local guidance with advice from the local safeguarding team. In cases of suspected or actual peer on peer abuse a risk assessment will be undertaken and appropriate and proportionate control measures put in place to manage and reduce risk. The school will always seek advice from the Local Authority Safeguarding Officer or team and referrals to Children's Social Care, Police and/or other appropriate agencies will be made where thresholds are met. Paragraph 50 DFES “Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018” Expert and professional organisations are best placed to provide up-to-date guidance and practical support on specific safeguarding issues. For example, information for schools and colleges can be found on the TES , MindEd and the NSPCC websites. School and college staff can access government guidance as required on the issues listed below via GOV.UK and other government websites: Abuse (DFE advice for practitioners Bullying including cyberbullying Criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adult’s county lines Children missing education Children missing from home or care Child sexual exploitation Domestic abuse
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