Webinar: signs and indicators of child sexual abuse

This webinar discusses topics that some viewers may find upsetting, including safeguarding issues and situations involving children’s well-being. Please take care while watching. If you need support, we encourage you to speak with your manager or a trusted colleague.

The session will introduce the signs and indicators template and give you the knowledge and confidence to act when you’re concerned about a child.

This event is for everyone who works in childcare, play and early years.

This webinar will support you to notice, record and share any concerns you have about signs that may suggest child sexual abuse.

In this webinar, we’ll:

• learn about the signs and indicators template and how to use it in practice
• learn how to build a picture of concerns when you’re worried about a child
• discuss the emotional, behavioural and physical signs of sexual abuse and sexually abusive behaviour
• find out about the factors that increase a child’s vulnerability to this type of harm
• build confidence in identifying, discussing, exploring and sharing concerns about a child.

You’ll need to attend both dates to get the most out of the webinar.

• 10am to 11.10am, 10 March
• 10am to 11.10am, 21 April.