Categories of Abuse - Understanding Safeguarding
There are four main categories of abuse:
Physical Abuse
This may involve hurting or injuring a child by hitting, shaking, poisoning, burning, scalding, drowning, suffocating or otherwise causing physical harm to a child. Witnessing domestic violence is also considered.
| Sexual Abuse
Forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities, whether or not the child is aware of what is happening. It may also include non-contact activities such as involving children in inappropriate sexual activities.
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Neglect
The persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, which is likely to result in the serious impairment of the child’s health or development.
| Emotional Abuse
Persistent emotional ill treatment of a child. It may involve telling children that they are worthless or unloved, inadequate, or valued only insofar as they meet the needs of another person.
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Contacting School
If you are concerned about the safety or well being of a pupil, please call 02380 221467 (8am to 4.30pm) or send a message on the instant-share button below.
Contacting the Children's Resource Service (formally known as MASH)
To make a referral to the Children’s Resource Service use the single referral form - this now includes referrals to Children and Families First (formally known as Early Help).
Children’s Resource Service during office hours:
Number for Public use: 023 8083 3004
Out of Hours:
Emergency Duty Team: 023 8023 3344
Contacting the Police
If you believe that a child is in imminent danger, please contact the police. Dial 999.
Concern Reporting Form
Please leave a message for a Designated Safeguarding Leader. Ensure that your concern report contains as much information as possible to enable us to identify the child in need.