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Understand the Links Between Abuse and Mental Health

Know when a worry about a pupil's mental health is also a safeguarding concern, and exactly who to tell.

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Most children who struggle with their mental health aren't being abused. Some are, though, and a child who has gone quiet and withdrawn, become clingy with every adult, or started behaving perfectly to avoid any disapproval may be showing you the only sign you'll get.

Reading those signs well starts with knowing what Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) asks of all staff. You'll also learn why the "trio of vulnerabilities" keeps appearing in serious case reviews: domestic abuse, a parent's substance misuse and a parent's mental ill health.

Then there's what to do. If a mental health concern is also a safeguarding one, it goes to your designated safeguarding lead without delay. Your mental health lead can help too, but they don't replace that report.

Modules

8 modules
  1. 1Introduction1 min
  2. 2What do we mean by abuse?1 min
  3. 3What does the guidance say?2 min
  4. 4How does mental health link to vulnerability?3 min
  5. 5Is mental health a safeguarding issue?2 min
  6. 6What should I look out for?2 min
  7. 7What should you do if you are concerned about a child’s mental health?1 min
  8. 8Wrap up2 min

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