Issue 23 Newsletter November 2017

The Peak Academy Newsletter
Safeguarding
[Any issues on the information below contact Mrs Lewis on 07809330745]
Child Sexual Exploitation
The Peak have just had another insightful play with ‘Chelsea’s Choice.
“AlterEgo’s ‘Chelsea's Choice’ is an innovative and powerful production highlighting the
very serious and emotional issue of child sexual exploitation. The production shows how
young people, boys and girls, are groomed by adults for the purposes of sexual
exploitation using various methods, ensnaring young people and eventually taking
complete control and dominating their whole lives. The audience will gain a better
understanding of the devastating impact that sexual exploitation has on a young person's
life. This is a very useful and innovative way of raising awareness of the issues relating to
sexual exploitation and reaching young people, giving them some skills and knowledge to
be able to
protect themselves from this form of abuse “
Raising awareness of child sexual exploitation with parents and carers and helping them to recognise the signs of sexual
exploitation and how to respond is key to protecting children at risk. According to a recent National survey, "78% of
parents can't identify all the key signs of child sexual exploitation." (YouGov 2013).
The GSCB are promoting a resource for parents developed by Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation (PACE) in
partnership with the Safeguarding Children e-Academy, to produce this free resource, which assists parents in keeping
children safe by helping them to: Know more about child sexual exploitation.
Know the signs and indicators of when a child might be being exploited
Appreciate the impact child sexual exploitation can have on families
Know what to do if you suspect a child might be at risk of this abuse
E-learning course: PACE Child Sexual Exploitation e-Learning Training.
https://safeguardingchildren.vc-tms.co.uk/selfregistration
E-safety:
GSCB WEBSITE – CLICKING ON ‘I AM A PARENT/CARER’
CLICK ON E-SAFETY.
Guidance on the use of the internet, cyber bulling, social networking and mobile phones:
As a parent or carer you have a very important role in helping your child understand the risks of using the internet.
Below are a number of links to resources that are designed to help you.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
South west grid for learning - staying safe
Childnet International
Childnet - know it all
Think u know - cyber café
NSPCC Share Aware Campaign
Maths Doctor - Keep your child safe
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