Education: learning from case reviews
Summary of risk factors and learning for improved practice around the education sector
Schools have a duty to protect children from harm within the educational setting. They are also very well-placed to notice the signs that a child may be experiencing abuse outside of school. School staff need to be able to recognise the signs of abuse and be clear about what action they should take if they have concerns. The school should also create a culture where children feel safe, and confident to speak out if they have a concern about their own or another child's safety.
This briefing looks at case reviews where there was learning for the education sector, published between 2020 and 2022.
It summarises:
- key issues for the education sector highlighted in the case reviews
- learning to help professionals working in education settings prevent and respond to incidences of neglect and abuse.
Browse our full series of learning from case reviews briefings
Our series of thematic briefings highlight the learning from case reviews conducted when a child dies, or is seriously harmed, as a result of abuse or neglect. Each briefing focuses on a different topic or learning for specific sectors, pulling together key risk factors and practice recommendations.
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We work with local safeguarding partners to ensure that learning from case reviews can be accessed and shared at a local, regional and national level.
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