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.
