to do if you’re worried a child is being abused’: Guidance for all staff, teaching and ‘What Policy This policy applies to all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to academies. Scope of the policy We will safeguard pupils when we believe they are suffering from; . . Physical abuse . Emotional abuse . Sexual abuse . Neglect . Child sexual exploitation (CSE) . Bullying, including cyber bullying . Domestic violence . Drugs . Fabricated or induced illness . abuse . Female genital mutilation (FGM) . Forced marriage . and youth violence . Gender based violence/violence against women and girls (VAWG) . Homophobic or transphobic abuse . Mental health . Private fostering . Radicalisation and extremism . Sexting . Trafficking This list is not exhaustive. It is also recognised that some pupils who have experienced abuse may in turn abuse others. This requires a considered, sensitive approach in order that the child can receive appropriate help and support. Some pupils may be particularly vulnerable to abuse and harm. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) should be aware of the range of guidance that is available and vigilant to concerns being raised by staff and pupils which need to be reported in accordance with national (Government) and local (Safeguarding Pupils Board) procedures without delay. The DSL should also ensure staff working with pupils are alert to signs which may indicate possible abuse or harm. Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D Academy considers the risks associated with vulnerability and ensures systems are in place to mitigate risk. This includes EYFS/EAL children who have not get got the language skills to be able to communicate a disclosure.
‘What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused’: Guidance for all staff, teaching and Policy This policy applies to all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to academies. Scope of the policy We will safeguard pupils when we believe they are suffering from; . . Physical abuse . Emotional abuse . Sexual abuse . Neglect . Child sexual exploitation (CSE) . Bullying, including cyber bullying . Domestic violence . Drugs . Fabricated or induced illness . abuse . Female genital mutilation (FGM) . Forced marriage . and youth violence . Gender based violence/violence against women and girls (VAWG) . Homophobic or transphobic abuse . Mental health . Private fostering . Radicalisation and extremism . Sexting . Trafficking This list is not exhaustive. It is also recognised that some pupils who have experienced abuse may in turn abuse others. This requires a considered, sensitive approach in order that the child can receive appropriate help and support. Some pupils may be particularly vulnerable to abuse and harm. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) should be aware of the range of guidance that is available and vigilant to concerns being raised by staff and pupils which need to be reported in accordance with national (Government) and local (Safeguarding Pupils Board) procedures without delay. The DSL should also ensure staff working with pupils are alert to signs which may indicate possible abuse or harm. Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D Academy considers the risks associated with vulnerability and ensures systems are in place to mitigate risk. This includes EYFS/EAL children who have not get got the language skills to be able to communicate a disclosure.
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