1. School name/Logo/Date Safeguarding Knowing the basics

2. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and duty We rely on all those working with children to take any suspicions, allegations or concerns about a child seriously.

3. The Designated Person/s for (insert school name) is/are Insert photo/s Insert name/sInsert location/sInsert Tel No/Ext Insert photo/s

4. At (insert school name) we have various systems in place to safeguard children Policies Safe recruitment Induction & training Code of conduct Health and safety procedures Record keeping Multi-agency working Curriculum content Monitoring and observation of practice Clear pathway for reporting concerns including against colleagues

5. Particularly vulnerable children A child who is; disabled, has specific additional needs or special educational needs under 5, especially under 1yr engaging in anti-social or criminal behaviour a young carer Looked After living with parental substance abuse, mental health problems, domestic abuse or violence

6. Defining abuse and neglect Categories, definitions & signs/indicators of abuse

7. Physical Abuse may involve: Or otherwise causing physical harm

8. Multiple bruising/ scratching Adult bite marks Outline bruising e.g. belt, hand Bruises to eyes and ears Injuries to babies not yet mobile Burns and scalds Cigarette burns Possible signs and indicators of Physical Abuse Difficulty in moving limbs Blood in white of eyes Finger tip bruises Injury to mouth Drowsiness from head injury or poisoning Aggressiveness or withdrawn Poor concentration

9. Emotional Abuse Persistent emotional maltreatment of a child such as to cause severe and persistent adverse effects on the child’s emotional development.

10. Emotional Abuse may involve: Telling children they are worthless, unloved, inadequate Age or developmentally inappropriate expectations, overprotection and limitation of exploration and learning Prevention of participating in normal social interaction Seeing or hearing the ill-treatment of another including domestic abuse Bullying (including cyber bullying), exploitation or corruption

11. Possible signs and indicators of Emotional Abuse Self harm Developmental delay Eating disorders Poor self image Unwillingness to join in Fear of failure (lack of confidence) Few friends Low self-esteem May bully others Difficulty in forming Relationships Fear of new situations Obsessive rocking, thumb- sucking Attention seeking behaviour Witnessing domestic violence

12. Sexual Abuse Involves forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities, not necessarily involving a high level of violence, whether or not the child is aware of what is happening.

13. Sexual Abuse may involve: Physical contact – rape, oral sex or non-penetrative acts such as masturbation, kissing, rubbing, touching Involving children in looking at, or in the production of, sexual on-line images, watching sexual activities Encouraging children to behave in sexually inappropriate ways, or grooming (including via the internet) Sexual abuse is not solely perpetrated by adult males. Women can also commit acts of sexual abuse, as can other children.

14. Possible signs and indicators of Sexual Abuse Injuries to genital/anal area Sexually transmitted diseases Unwanted pregnancy Bruises, scratches, burns or bites Eating disorders Self harm Bleeding from vagina or anus Pain in passing urine or faeces Persistent discharge Frequent masturbation Wetting, soiling, smearing excreta Sexual awareness inappropriate to developmental stage Acting out sexual activity Aggression/withdrawal

15. Neglect The persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs which is likely to result in serious impairment to their health and development. May occur during pregnancy as a result of maternal substance abuse.

16. Neglect may involve a failure to: Provide food, clothing and shelter (including exclusion from home or abandonment) Protect a child from physical/emotional harm or danger Ensure adequate supervision (including inadequate care-givers) Ensure access to appropriate medical care or treatment May also include neglect or/unresponsiveness to basic emotional needs

17. Possible signs and indicators of Neglect Delay physical development Underweight and small stature Overweight (or obese) Chronic nappy rash Slow growth Frequently smelly Persistent hungry Persistently dirty Impairment of health Infections slow to clear up Persistent head lice Low self esteem Destructive tendencies Stealing/hiding food

18. Don’t ignore it and make sure you act quickly if you are concerned about a child’s immediate safety Stay calm, listen, don’t panic, take seriously what the child tells you Be reassuring, give the child time, don’t hurry them, make sure you end the conversation Show the child you care and reassure them through your facial and body language however, × don’t initiate physical contact × don’t ask direct questions or probe × don’t become unnecessarily involved × don’t promise confidentiality × don’t talk to parents If you see or hear something that concerns you

19. Explain that you want to help and you must tell someone else (named DP) who will know what to do Speak to the DP as soon as you can Decide whether you should leave the child alone, arrange for someone to stay with them, or take them to the DP Record what you have been told in the child’s words What to do next...

20. Additional current issues for schools to be aware of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Forced marriage Female genital mutilation (FGM) Private fostering Extremism and radicalisation

21. Who should I share information with Serious issues should be reported to the Designated Person immediately. Any allegation involving a member of staff or a volunteer should be reported to the Head teacher unless it involves the Head and then it should be taken to the Chair of the Governing Body. The LADO will support this if needed Low level issues should be shared initially with the person responsible for monitoring the well being of that child.

22. Who else can we talk to? Front Door (0345 2000109) Out of Hours(2006800) Police (999) Head teacher, Deputy, SLT, Governors LADO Supports with allegation against staff

23. www.northtyneside.gov.uk/lscb North Tyneside LSCB Further information, procedures and guidance