Sexual abuse, including Sexting. Indecent exposure, indecent touching or serious sexual assault Forcing others to watch pornography or taking part in sexting Sexual Exploitation Encouraging other children to engage in inappropriate sexual behaviour Photographing or videoing other children performing indecent acts Procedure If there is a safeguarding concern, the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) should be informed. A factual record should be made of the allegation, but no attempt at that stage should be made to investigate the circumstances (though further discussion with the alleged victim/perpetrator may be required by the school is further assessment required prior to safeguarding decision). The Designated Safeguarding Lead should contact the MASH to discuss the case. The Designated Safeguarding Lead will follow through the outcomes of the discussion and make a referral when appropriate. If the allegation indicates that a potential criminal offence has taken place, the MASH will consult with the police. Parents of both the student being complained about and the alleged victim should be informed and kept updated on the progress of the referral, unless to do so would place the alleged victim at risk, and/or jeopardise a police investigation. If unsure, advice should be sought. The Designated Safeguarding Lead will make a record of the concern and a copy will be kept on both pupils’ files. It may be appropriate to exclude the pupil being complained about for a period of time according to the behaviour policy and procedures. schools’ Where neither Social Care nor the Police accept the complaint, a thorough school Children’s investigation should take place in the matter using the usual disciplinary procedures. school’s In situations where the school considers a safeguarding risk is present, a risk assessment should be prepared along with a preventative plan. The plan should be monitored and a date set for a follow up review with everyone concerned.
Sexual abuse, including Sexting. Indecent exposure, indecent touching or serious sexual assault Forcing others to watch pornography or taking part in sexting Sexual Exploitation Encouraging other children to engage in inappropriate sexual behaviour Photographing or videoing other children performing indecent acts Procedure If there is a safeguarding concern, the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) should be informed. A factual record should be made of the allegation, but no attempt at that stage should be made to investigate the circumstances (though further discussion with the alleged victim/perpetrator may be required by the school is further assessment required prior to safeguarding decision). The Designated Safeguarding Lead should contact the MASH to discuss the case. The Designated Safeguarding Lead will follow through the outcomes of the discussion and make a referral when appropriate. If the allegation indicates that a potential criminal offence has taken place, the MASH will consult with the police. Parents of both the student being complained about and the alleged victim should be informed and kept updated on the progress of the referral, unless to do so would place the alleged victim at risk, and/or jeopardise a police investigation. If unsure, advice should be sought. The Designated Safeguarding Lead will make a record of the concern and a copy will be kept on both pupils’ files. It may be appropriate to exclude the pupil being complained about for a period of time according to the schools’ behaviour policy and procedures. Where neither Children’s Social Care nor the Police accept the complaint, a thorough school investigation should take place in the matter using the school’s usual disciplinary procedures. In situations where the school considers a safeguarding risk is present, a risk assessment should be prepared along with a preventative plan. The plan should be monitored and a date set for a follow up review with everyone concerned.
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