Safeguarding Scenario: Sexual Abuse (Familial Threat)

Train staff on protecting children from sexual abuse. Included in this download is one fictional safeguarding scenario where children's social services has made a call to the school to share that a relative of two pupils has been arrested for accessing illegal images on the internet. Children's social care ask the school if they have any concerns but as the scenario develops, there are concerns about how the school has previously recorded important safeguarding information. The scenario is gender neutral and 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 sexual 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 - Summer Term.