Safeguarding Scenario: Emotional Abuse (Restrictive Parenting)

Train staff on safeguarding pupils from emotional abuse. Included in this download is one fictional safeguarding scenario where the parents of an eleven-year-old pupil complain about slang and language used in school. As the scenario develops, you witness parent-child interactions which cause further concern. This scenario is gender neutral and is suitable for both primaries (year 6 pupil) or secondaries (year 7 pupil).

Also included is a guided walkthrough for the DSL or safeguarding training lead which lets you check whether staff can spot the concerns about emotional abuse 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.