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Types of abuse
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Addressing child-on-child abuse is challenging but critical in fulfilling safeguarding responsibilities. William Baginsky explores exactly what it means and how staff can support pupils
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All schools need to take planned action to make a difference to child-on-child abuse. How confident are you identifying and planning for change? Joanna Nicolas provides guidance
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If a child has seen or heard domestic abuse it is a safeguarding issue. Lisa Griffin explains how schools can raise awareness of it in the classroom and help pupils impacted by violence
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Recognising vulnerabilities and being alert to the risk factors of CSE can help prevent or stop abuse. Lisa Griffin explores some common myths
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have long-lasting effects on physical and mental health. Lisa Griffin explores examples and the impact they may have
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Affluent neglect is largely under-researched and can be easily missed. Judith Staff summarises what research tells us
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Sexual and criminal exploitation can happen in any setting, so it's important that all staff can identify pupils at risk. Abi Clay summarises the guidance and provides examples for discussion
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All staff have a role to play in responding to allegations of peer-on-peer abuse. Ann Marie Christian shares a few examples for you to discuss with colleagues
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When acting on concerns that stem from religious or cultural differences, designated safeguarding leads need to be brave. Debs Ward highlights the obstacles and how they may be overcome
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Schools need to be at the forefront of preventing forced marriage in the UK. Jasvinder Sanghera explains why in this video