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Understand child protection procedures

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'What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused: Advice for practitioners’ from HM Government

This advice is non-statutory, and has been produced to help practitioners identify child abuse and neglect and take appropriate action in response.

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'Education inspection framework' by Ofsted. Click on the icon for an insight in to the inspection framework used by Ofsted inspectors in relation to safeguarding children and young people.
‘Effects of cyberbullying’ on the Families Lives website. Click on the icon the left to read more.
The NSPCC has published practical resources to help adults who work with children better respond to disclosures of abuse. Key points include: help the young person open up by giving your full attention and reassuring them; slow down - let the child go at their own pace; reflect back what the child has said to show you understand.
Breast ironing or flattening is another form of abuse on young girls to be aware of. Click on the link to find out more about this practice.