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After the riots: Proactive safeguarding tips

The recent riots may have left pupils feeling concerned and unsafe. Elizabeth Rose advises how schools can discuss difficult issues with children as part of proactive safeguarding
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Global, national and local events can have a significant impact on children and after the riots that occurred in cities across England over the summer – sparked by disinformation spread about the murder of three girls in Southport – many children may be feeling concerned about their safety and that of others.

A key aspect of safeguarding is to create routes and spaces for children to raise concerns and discuss how they are feeling, and this extends to events that may not directly impact them as individuals, but influence how they are feeling and how they view themselves and the world. Recent events showed that the promotion of community cohesion, respect and tolerance are more important than ever, alongside the need to identify and respond robustly to any extreme views or indicators of concern.

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