For people who work with children and young people and need to be able to recognise the signs that they may be a victim of Grooming or Child Sexual Exploitation

• Know what Child Sexual Exploitation, Grooming and Trafficking are
• Be aware of legislation surrounding Child Sexual Exploitation
• Be aware of how grooming works
• Understand how children may be sexually exploited
• Be able to state the effects of Child Sexual Exploitation
• Understand what safeguarding is
• Understanding what to do in the event of disclosure
• Know some suitable organisation that can offer support

To be able to safeguard children effectively

• Know what safeguarding is
• Understand who is safeguarding aimed at
• Know who is responsible for safeguarding
• Be aware of some relevant legislation
• Understand some abuse risk factors
• Recognise categories of protective factors
• Be aware of types of abuse
• Know what disclosure is
• Know good communication techniques during a disclosure
• Be aware of the Every Child Matters Policy