Safeguarding

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Safeguarding 

Trigger Warning: you might find the content very upsetting, and may have lived experiences of this. 

We need to create a safe enviroment without judgement where you can be open, honest and ask questions.

How can we create a safe learning environment?

Expectations

1. What is shared in this classroom, stays within this classroom unless it is a disclosure. No gossiping. 
2. We respect one another. We treat people how we would like to be treated. 
3. Ask questions. There will be no judgements, there are no silly questions.
4. If you are triggered by any information, please let Estelle know. I am here to support and safeguard you!
5. Create a positive learning environment. 

What is safeguarding?

Definition

NSPCC: Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare or children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means protecting children from abuse and maltreatment. Preventing harm to children's health and development.

5 R's of Safeguarding

Recognise 

Respond 

Report 

Record 

Refer

Not meeting a child's basic physical and psychological needs

Deliberately hurting a child and casuing physical harm

When a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities, which includes physical contact or non-contact activities. 

Ongoing emotional maltreatment of a child which can have persisten negative effects on mental health.

Any type of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, voilence or abuse between people who are in or have been in relationship

Experience abuse through the internet or exposed to harmful content.

Neglect

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Emotional abuse

Domestic abuse

Online abuse

How to respond to a disclosure?