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Safeguarding is all about keeping people safe, especially children and young people like you. It means making sure you’re protected from harm, abuse, and neglect, and ensuring that you feel safe and supported.
Why is Safeguarding Important?
Everyone has the right to feel safe and protected. Safeguarding ensures that everyone, especially young people, are looked after and supported in a safe environment.
What Does Safeguarding Involve?
Protecting from Harm: Safeguarding means ensuring you are safe from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. It’s about spotting signs that someone might be hurting you or someone else.
Preventing Neglect: This involves making sure you get the care and support you need. Neglect can be not getting enough food, attention, or proper care.
Creating a Safe Environment: This means making sure places like schools and clubs are safe and supportive so everyone feels respected and secure.
Listening and Acting: Safeguarding includes listening to your concerns and taking action to help if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
How to Identify When Someone Needs Safeguarding
Here are some signs that someone might need safeguarding:
- Feeling Scared or Threatened: If they seem frightened or worried about someone or something.
- Experiencing Bullying or Harassment: If they’re being picked on, bullied, or harassed.
- Signs of Neglect: If they’re not getting the care they need, like missing meals or not having proper clothing.
- Changes in Behaviour: If they suddenly become withdrawn, anxious, or show changes in their mood or behaviour.
How to Recognise a Safeguarding Individual
A safeguarding individual is someone who is responsible for keeping everyone safe. They are often:
- A Trusted Adult: This might be a teacher, school counsellor, or another trusted adult who listens to you and helps you.
- Knowledgeable About Safeguarding: They understand what safeguarding means and know how to respond if someone is at risk.
- Available to Talk: They are approachable and open to hearing your concerns.
- Takes Action: They take your concerns seriously and act to ensure you’re safe and supported.
Getting Support
If you ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable, talk to a trusted adult, like a teacher or school counsellor. You can also find more information and support on our Find Services page or get urgent help through our Urgent Help page.