Safeguarding Scenario: Online Safety (Sexual Harassment)

Train staff on protecting pupils from harm online, including online child-on-child sexual harassment. Included in this download is one fictional safeguarding scenario where a pupil is becoming isolated from their friendship group. Their parent then makes a complaint to the school and provides screenshots of messages sent between the friendship group where they are sexually harassing the pupil. The scenario is more suitable for secondary settings, but could be used by primaries where discussing year 5/6 pupils. Please note this scenario contains strong language.

Also included is a guided walkthrough for the DSL or safeguarding training lead which lets you check whether staff can spot the signs of child-on-child sexual harassment as well as ensuring staff know how to respond, report and record effectively. It's ideal to use as a discussion point in a staff meeting or INSET. It can also be used in response to safeguarding trends or concerns in your setting to build staff understanding of keeping children safe.

Fully aligned to KCSIE 2024, this scenario is also available as part of the Safeguarding Training Pack - Spring Term.