Safeguarding Scenario: County Lines

Train staff on county lines, a form of child criminal exploitation (CCE). Included in this download is one fictional safeguarding scenario where a pupil starts to show signs they are involved in county lines which become more pronounced as time moves on. The scenario is gender-neutral and is more suited to secondary settings, but could be used by primaries if focussing on year 5/6 pupils.

Also included is a guided walkthrough for the DSL or safeguarding training lead which lets you check whether staff can spot the signs of county lines and associated terminology as well as ensuring staff know how to respond, report and record effectively. It's ideal to use as a discussion point in a staff meeting or INSET. It can also be used in response to safeguarding trends or concerns in your setting to build staff understanding of keeping children safe.

Fully aligned to KCSIE 2024, this scenario is also available as part of the Safeguarding Training Pack - Spring Term.