Safeguarding

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Safeguarding Alert 

Please see link below for further information regarding a Safeguarding Alert that we have been made aware of:

https://oursaferschools.co.uk/2026/05/07/safeguarding-alert-viral-online-trend-causing-burns/ 

Child Sexual Abuse 

Knowing the signs of sexual abuse can help give a voice to children and can get support for that child earlier on. Sometimes children won't understand that what's happening to them is wrong. Or they might be scared to speak out. Any child is at risk of being sexually abused. It's important to remember that both boys and girls can be sexually abused. Most children who've been sexually abused are abused by someone they know. This could be a family member, a friend or someone who has targeted them, like a teacher or sports coach. Children who are sexually abused online could be abused by someone they know. They could also be abused by someone who commits a one-off sexually abusive act or a stranger who builds a relationship with them. Some children are at more risk of sexual abuse. Children with disabilities are more likely to be sexually abused, especially those who are unable to tell someone what's happening or don't understand what's happening to them is abuse. Some abusers target children who may be isolated. For example, a child may be in care, or they may already be neglected by their parents or carers. Other abusers target families or children who have no obvious vulnerabilities. It's important to remember that a child is innocent and the abuser is at fault. 

For more information please see: Sexual abuse | NSPCC and Talk PANTS: Conversation to help keep children safe | NSPCC