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Safeguarding: Useful Information

Signs and Indicators of Abuse

This section describes the types of behaviour or physical signs which you may see if a child is experiencing abuse.

Recognising and Responding to Abuse

This section set out the key principles of how to recognise and respond to signs of abuse

How to Report Suspected Abuse

This guidance sets out what to do if you are concerned that a child may be being abused, or if a child tells you that they or another child is being abused.

Essential Physical Contact

This section outlines guidance around essential physical contact.

Preventing and Responding to Bullying

Bullying can have serious and long-term effects on a child. This procedure aims to provide detailed guidance so that you will know what to do if an incident of bullying occurs between children.
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