Page 21 - TRPS Newsletter Volume 6 Issue 19

Safeguaring
S a f e g u a r i n g
Safeguaring

Safeguarding

Encouraging Children to Speak Up

S a f e g u a r d i n g i s e v e r y o n e ’ s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y , a n d a k e y p a r t o f t h i s i s h e l p i n g

afeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and a key part of this is helping
afeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and a key part of this is helping
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children feel confident to speak up when something does not feel right. .
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happening to someone else, telling a trusted adult is always the right thing
happening to someone else, telling a trusted adult is always the right thing
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Children are encouraged to speak to any adult they trust, such as their class
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Children are encouraged to speak to any adult they trust, such as their class
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Clear reminders about trusted adults in school.
Teaching children the difference between safe and unsafe secrets.
Teaching children the difference between safe and unsafe secrets.
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Reassure your child that they will not get into trouble for speaking up.
Reassure your child that they will not get into trouble for speaking up.
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Help them understand that speaking up helps keep everyone safe. . up is the first step to staying safe.
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Help them understand that speaking up helps keep everyone safe.
Mrs. Janet Umaru
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THE REGENT SCHOOL 20 THE REGENT SCHOOL 21