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Hear from our senior safeguarding specialists, who will discuss the new mandatory reporting duty and what this means for organisations and professionals working with children and young people.
Free training from safeguarding experts, helping you prepare for the new statutory duty
Learn what you need to do to prepare for the new statutory requirement for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in England.
Last year we recorded bitesize sessions, where our safeguarding experts shared:
- the story so far
- who the new duty applies to
- what you should report
- what stops children speaking out
- the process for reporting
- survivor stories and what we've learnt.
We'll help you understand how you can prepare for the new duty in your sector and setting.
Benefits of the webinars
- On-demand webinars covering all sectors and tailored for education, sports and voluntary and community groups.
- Practical solutions and actionable advice from experts that understand the unique challenges you face in your sector.
- Easy-to-access learning that fits into your day.
- Post-webinar reading containing useful insights and information about mandatory reporting.
- Once you’ve watched a session, it doesn’t stop there. We have a range of further information, training and downloadable resources to help you protect the children you work with.
What is the mandatory reporting duty?
The Crime and Policing Act introduces a new statutory duty for people in key roles to report child sexual abuse when they are made aware of it.
This new duty implements one of the key recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).
There is also a new criminal offence of obstructing an individual from making a report.
The government will set out more detailed guidance on the mandatory reporting duty ahead of implementation.
What does child sexual abuse mean?
Child sexual abuse is when a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities. It can be physical contact or non-contact, and happens online and offline.
It affects children of all ages and from all backgrounds. Children may not always understand that what is happening is abuse.
In these sessions, NSPCC safeguarding experts will cover what you must report.
