Safeguarding Scenario: Female Genital Mutilation (Pre-Incident)

Train staff on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Included in this download is one fictional safeguarding scenario where there are various indicators that a female pupil could be at risk of FGM but that it has not occurred yet - this allows you to discuss your processes with staff, including working with local safeguarding partners, to keep a pupil in this situation safe. This scenario is suitable for both primary and secondary settings.

Also included is a guided walkthrough for the DSL or safeguarding training lead which lets you check whether staff can spot the signs of FGM as well as ensuring staff know how to respond and report it. It also allows you to share details of the statutory duty placed upon teachers to report FGM is they suspect it has occurred. 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 - Summer Term.