Protect Children from and Responding to Incidents of Female Genital Mutilation

Female genital mutilation is child abuse, it's illegal, and it happens to girls living in the UK. Many staff feel unsure about it, and in a case like this, hesitating costs time a girl may not have.

You'll learn what FGM is and which girls may be more at risk. The warning signs include a long trip abroad to a country where it's common, or parents withdrawing a girl from lessons that cover it. You'll also know the signs that it may already have happened, like long or frequent trips to the toilet, pain when sitting, or a sudden change in behaviour.

It explains the mandatory reporting duty for teachers, and what counts as a known case. Most of all, it's clear that any concern goes to your DSL straight away.