Be aware of the safeguarding risks over the holidays
The school holidays mean that some pupils might face difficult situations, impacting their wellbeing and safety, without the support and protection of school.
Be ready to identify and support any returning pupils and staff who might need help.
Pupils might spend more time in a difficult home situation
It's common for extended families to come together over the holiday period, so long-standing issues within families could be heightened. Children might face difficult situations that could lead to new safeguarding issues.
Pupils might be exposed to:
There could also be increased risks of both child sexual abuse and child-on-child sexual abuse, as pupils sometimes share bedrooms or even beds with siblings, cousins and friends. See