Child sexual exploitation: staff factsheet

Share this factsheet to make sure your staff know:

• What child sexual exploitation (CSE) is
• Signs to look for in pupils 
• What to do if they suspect a child is being sexually exploited
• What to do if they think a child may be in danger

You could either use it as a basis for talking about the issue at a staff meeting or training session, or send it round for staff to read themselves.

Want to make it more interactive? 

Use these questions to start a discussion:

• Is a child being exploited if they consent to sexual activity?
• Can 16 and 17 year olds be sexually exploited?
• What sort of sexual activity would count as CSE?
• What signs of CSE might you see in school?
• When would you refer a concern about CSE to the DSL?
• In what ways can we teach pupils about the risks of CSE through curricular and non-curricular activities?

... use our child sexual exploitation: the essentials resource pack to deliver more in-depth training on CSE.