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If a learner makes a direct disclosure (including Prevent or Residential concerns):
DO
DO NOT
X React strongly – for instance saying, “that’s terrible” X Jump to conclusions especially about the abuser X Tell them you will keep this a secret X Ask leading questions X Make promises you cannot keep X Stop them from speaking freely X Tell them to stop talking so that you can locate a DDSL/DSL
Be accessible and receptive
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Listen carefully Take it seriously
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✓ Reassurance them they did the right thing telling you ✓ Explain what will happen next and that you will need to share this with the DDSL/DSL for their and may be others safety
If in doubt, check it out with someone in the safeguarding team.
See 5 R’s below as an easy step by step guide to help remember what to do if you have a concern. See also flowchart below for a quick guide to reporting a safeguarding concern.
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