Tackling Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Schools

Venue: Online

Date: 24 Jan 2023

Synopsis: Ofsted will be inspecting your school’s approach to tackling sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools. In order to be judged as having effective safeguarding, its essential that you are prepared.

Details:

In June 2021 Ofsted published their findings from a rapid review into sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools. Their findings showed that sexual harassment and violence were prevalent in schools, even where they didn’t appear to be, partly due to under-estimation of the problem by staff.

It was reported that “92% of girls and 74% of boys said sexist name-calling happens a lot or sometimes to them or their peers. The frequency of these harmful sexual behaviours means that some children and young people consider them normal.” (Ofsted, June 2022)

Your record keeping and responses to reported incidents will be inspected to ensure you are taking the appropriate steps. Ensure you understand your new obligations and how best to demonstrate that.
They noted that pupils reported the RSHE curriculum delivered was ‘too little, too late’ and they often turned to social media for information. In this essential Masterclass, Rebecca will ensure that delegates feel equipped with the knowledge and information they need to ensure effective RSHE on the topic of sexual harassment and peer on peer abuse.

Ofsted will be increasing their focus in this area - speaking to staff and pupils to assess you, it’s important you are able to demonstrate your school is taking firm action. This course has been designed specifically for education leaders to help you do just that.

Headteachers and members of the SLT, Pastoral Leads, Designated Safeguarding Leads and PSHE Leads should attend.

URL:
https://www.educationconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/sexual-harassment-in-schools

Contact:
katharine@hc-uk.org.uk