Post-16 Provider Safeguarding Guide
A guide for sixth forms, further education colleges, and other post-16 providers on safeguarding responsibilities for students aged 16 to 18.
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A four-page guide covering safeguarding in post-16 settings, where students are often treated as adults despite remaining minors. Topics include: the continuing application of safeguarding legislation to 16 and 17 year olds, how to balance confidentiality and information sharing for older students, specific risks for post-16 students including exploitation, coercive relationships, and online harms, and the Designated Safeguarding Lead's role in a college or sixth-form context. References Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and relevant DfE guidance.
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This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.
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