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Key Messages In Summary
Students will sometimes disclose sensitive
information to someone they perceive as a
• The welfare of the child is paramount
friendly person. In this situation we ask that:
• Any child might be abused
• Never promise to keep this information
• Most abusers are known to the child
a secret
• Valuing and respecting children
• Do NOT ask leading questions
contributes to their safety
• Make a written note of what is said,
• Indicators are just that
ideally at the time of disclosure or as
• Recording and reporting systems soon afterwards as possible, using the
are vital student’s words
• Inter-agency cooperation is essential • Reassure the student that they were
right to pass on their concerns
• Safeguarding is everybody’s business
• Pass information onto the Designated
• Most child abuse is preventable
S Safeguarding Lead or another member
o of the Safeguarding Team
College Governors, Senior Leadership and • Keep information confidential; it is not
the Safeguarding Team will ensure that all a matter for gossip
policies and procedures are kept up to
• Do not worry that you might be wasting
date and in line with the latest advice
someone’s time. . . if it concerns you,
from government.
pass it on.
Mike Saltern and Coral Jonas, Governors with responsibility for Safeguarding
Ivybridge Community College
Harford Rd, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0JA
t 01752 691000 email icc@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
www.ivybridge.devon.sch.uk