Household and family.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Who may collect them, and that it is verified What they do if the arrangement changes Who they contact if something is wrong What information they may give out
WHY COLLECTION VERIFICATION
It is a standard and preventable failure.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH WITH SCHOOLS AND CARERS
A list of authorised people A verification method That no exception is made without contacting you
WHAT TO TEACH CHILDREN
Their address and a contact number That they may refuse and leave That they should tell you about anything that made them uncomfortable That no adult should ask them to keep a secret from you
WHY THAT LAST POINT
Secrecy is how harm is concealed.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That they will not be in trouble for telling you something.
WHY
Fear of consequences is what prevents disclosure.
WHAT TO BE ALERT TO
Adults seeking unsupervised access Excessive gifts or attention from an adult Reluctance to be with a particular person Changes in behaviour
WHAT TO DO ABOUT CONCERNS
Take them seriously, and act.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Dismiss a child's discomfort Delay because of who is involved
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT ONLINE ACTIVITY
What they use Who they communicate with That they will tell you about contact from strangers
WHAT TO TEACH
Not to share personal information, location or images.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT MOVEMENT
Where they are going and with whom When they will return That they contact you if it changes
