Child-on-child Abuse

This course supports school staff in recognising, preventing, and responding to child-on-child abuse, including bullying, physical abuse, and harmful sexual behaviours.

Aimed at those working with pupils aged 11–18, it builds on existing safeguarding knowledge and boosts confidence in identifying and addressing complex behaviours. While based on English guidance, the content is broadly relevant across the UK.

Staff are encouraged to complete the course individually or with colleagues to share learning. It’s also important to engage with your designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to discuss any concerns specific to your setting. Suitable for schools, colleges, and pupil referral units.

Author: William Baginsky

Course details

Area

Safeguarding

Duration

2-3 hours

Suitable for

All school staff, Classroom teacher, DSL, Head of year, SENCO, SLT, Subject leader, Teaching assistant

Aims and outcomes

Explain what is meant by child-on-child abuse.
Describe what can make children and young people vulnerable to child-on-child abuse in the school setting and outside.
Outline the impact that child-on-child abuse can have in the short and longer term.
Identify possible signs of child-on-child abuse and know what to do.

Course content

Unit 1: Child-on-child abuse in context
Unit 2: Bullying
Unit 3: Child-on-child sexual abuse

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