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How to encourage the reporting of sexism and sexual harassment
Start building a culture where all pupils feel comfortable raising concerns about sexism and sexual harassment. Encourage pupils and staff to call out unacceptable behaviour and explain what you mean by a 'zero-tolerance' approach.
Contents
- Key barriers to reporting
- Importance of reporting 'lower level' incidents
- Call out unacceptable behaviour
- Model appropriate behaviour and language to create a culture of respect
- Be clear on what 'zero-tolerance' means in practice
- Clearly communicate your reporting procedures
- Reassure pupils they'll be fully supported
- Child protection concern forms Updated
- Conducting 'safe and well' checks
- EYFS safeguarding and welfare checklist
- Gathering staff feedback on safeguarding: questionnaire
- How to prevent peer-on-peer abuse
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE): September 2021 changes
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE): summary
- Managing safeguarding allegations against staff
- Ofsted review of sexual abuse in schools: summary
- Online safety assembly resources
- Online safety: how to review your approach
- Online safety: requirements and guidance
- Recording safeguarding information: guidance and template
- Remote learning: safeguarding pupils and staff
- Role of the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) Updated
- Safeguarding audit
- Safeguarding notices for visitors
- Safeguarding training requirements
- Supervision meetings for EYFS staff
- Visitor safeguarding protocols
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