Safeguarding Scenarios

• F&SL
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Safeguarding Scenarios and quiz

Scenario:
Your peer at Colchester Institute,
confides in you that they are being bullied by a group of peers
who are spreading harmful rumours about them
and making them feel unsafe at college.
They are afraid to report it because they think it will get worse.

While walking through campus, you witness a heated argument between two students that escalates into a physical altercation. The situation is tense, and you’re concerned about their safety and that of others nearby.
What do you do?

Who can you talk to at College if you are worried about your safety?

1. Student Services
2. Campus security
3. Counseling services
4. Library Staff

You are approached by a new group of friends
who invite you to participate in a risky activity
that involves illegal actions, (drugs and vandalism).
They promise that it will be fun and assure you that
it’s a great way to bond with them and gain their acceptance.

Scenario:

A friend has been receiving threatening messages on social media from an anonymous account.
They are scared and not sure how to report it.
What advice can you give them?

What is the government strategy put in place to prevent terrorism, extremism and radicalisation?

What is the main goal of safeguarding?

1. To make sure students are following college rules.
2. To prevent students from using the internet.
3. To protect individuals from any harm, abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
4. To support students in achieving high grades.

If a friend tells you something that worries you about their safety, what should you do?

1. Keep it a secret, because they asked you not to tell anyone
2. Ignore it and hope the problem goes away
3. Talk to a trusted adult, like your tutor, even if your friend has asked you not to.
4. Tell other friends so they can help too

Only physical abuse is considered a safeguarding concern.

1. True
2. False
3. Not sure

What is the PREVENT strategy in place for?

1. To prevent students from using social media at school.
2. To prevent students from using their phones during lessons.
3. To stop bullying and physical abuse at school.
4. To identify and support individuals who may be at risk of radicalisation or involvement in extremist activities.

What do you think are three main local safeguarding threats in Essex?

1. County lines, knife crime, and gang activities.
2. Cyberbullying, climate change, and school overcrowding.
3. Petty theft, traffic delays, and illegal parking.
4. Poor road conditions, lack of green spaces, and traffic congestion.

Who can you talk to if you have a safeguarding concern about yourself or another peer?

1. Tutor
2. A trusted adult
3. Safeguarding and Welfare Team
4. An external builder

Do you have any questions about Safeguarding or PREVENT?