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 Ensure that their safeguarding arrangements take into account the policies and
procedures of the DCFP (Local Safeguarding Children Board).
 Make sure that staff have training that gives them the knowledge and confidence to
identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism, and to challenge extremist
ideas which can be used to legitimise terrorism
 Expected to ensure children are safe from terrorist and extremist material when
accessing the internet in the setting

What to do if you are concerned
If a child makes a disclosure or allegation of abuse against an adult or other child or young
person, it is important that you:

 Stay calm and listen carefully.
 Reassure them that they have done the right thing in telling you.
 Do not investigate or ask leading questions.
 Let them know that you will need to tell someone else.
 Do not promise to keep what they have told you a secret.
 Inform your Safeguarding Designated Lead as soon as possible.
 Make a written record of the allegation, disclosure or incident which you must
sign, date and record your position using the setting safeguarding record log
forms.

If you are concerned that a member of staff or adult in a position of trust poses a
danger to a child or young Lead or that they might be abusing a child or young
person you should report your concerns to the Safeguarding Designated Lead.
Where those concerns relate to the Safeguarding Designated Lead however, this
should be reported to the Proprietor using the settings ‘Whistle blowing’ policy.

Managing Allegations
We are aware of the possibility of allegations being made against members of staff or
volunteers that are working or may come into contact with children and young people
whilst in our setting. Allegations will usually be that some kind of abuse has taken place.
This could include inappropriate behaviour displayed by members of staff or other persons
working with the children such as inappropriate sexual comments, excessive one to one
attention beyond the requirements their role and responsibilities, inappropriate sharing or
images. They can be made by children and young people or other concerned adults.
Allegations are made for a variety of reasons:

 Abuse has actually taken place.
 Something has happened to the child that reminds them of a past event – the
child is unable to recognise that the situation and people are different; Children
can misinterpret your language or your actions.
 Some children recognise that allegations can be powerful and if they are angry
with you about something they can make an allegation as a way of hitting out.