1. Safeguarding children from sexual exploitation in Wales: 10 years on  Stephen Gear, Head of Supporting Achievement and Safeguarding Child sexual exploitation

2. Evidencing the issue 2005: ‘Out of sight, out of mind’ scoping study 2006-7: SERAF risk assessment pilot and development (Sexual Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework) Child sexual exploitation - Welsh context Responding to the issue: policy The Sexual Offences Act 2003 – introduced laws relating to CSE 2007: The Welsh Government’s review of content and implementation of local CSE protocols under UK Government guidance – safeguarding children in prostitution in 2000 2008: AWCPP: All Wales Child Sexual Exploitation Protocol 2011: Welsh Government Guidance ‘Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation’ (Supplementary to Working Together and replaced Under the Children Act 2004)

3. Principles CSE is a CHILD PROTECTION matter CSE is clearly defined Information sharing is key to early identification and protection All agencies have a role in identification and intervention It is possible to evidence risk Responses set out are based on evidence of what works and provide clear guidance on safeguarding actions The need to protect all children and young people - including 16 and 17 year olds A consistent response to CSE in Wales Practice National guidance and a national protocol to guide practice responses. Multi-agency working through 6 Safeguarding Children Boards Multi-agency and role specific training Areas of development: education and prevention Accommodating devolved and non- devolved policy drivers Children’s Commissioner for Wales

4.  Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 - The National Independent Safeguarding Board  Serious Crime Act 2015  Child sexual exploitation – a national action plan for Wales Future milestones

5. Thank you Stephen.Gear@Wales.GSI.Gov.UK

6. Introduction to ‘Hidden’ Sam Clutton Assistant Director, Policy Barnardo’s Cymru

7. A free online resource Available to all Welsh schools Bilingual Overview of ‘Hidden’

8. Supplements current guidance

9. The development process The resource was developed in consultation with: Service users Learners Teachers (primary and secondary) Professionals PRU Units Secure Units Youth Centres Sexual Health Clinics Welsh Government

10.  An understanding of CSE and the grooming process  The ability to identify risks, make safe choices and understand their right to enjoy non-abusive relationships  Confidence to discuss issues around sexuality and relationships, both healthy and unhealthy  An understanding of the vulnerabilities associated with truancy and periods of going missing from education  Knowledge of which support services are available Outcomes for learners

11.  Awareness and understanding of CSE  Knowledge to identify young people at risk of sexual exploitation  Skills to educate young people to negotiate potential risks  Signposting to sources of advice and support locally and nationally  Links to specialist service expertise in CSE Outcomes for teachers and facilitators

12. Education resource contents Detailed lesson plans Materials and resources Extension activities Background explanations

13. Two Lesson Plans with extension activities

14. DVDs

15. Additional materials

16. Information & Advice

17. Feedback from learners

18. Feedback from teachers & facilitators

19. DVD – ‘Getting Through’ Real life story of a young persons experience of sexual exploitation

20. lisa.ambrose@barnardos.org.uk samantha.clutton@barnardos.org.uk Questions