Identifying Internet Safety Problems and How to React

1. What Acadsoc staff should look out for

Teachers in Acadsoc must be aware that the pupils are in their care across a network for a
period of time. During that time, the teacher has a job to do, instructing the young pupil. 
Any child may benefit from early help, but tutors should be particularly alert to the potential
need for early help for a child who:

1. is disabled and has specific additional needs;

2. has special educational needs;
3. is a young carer, you may see evidence that they are caring for someone else;
4. is showing signs of being drawn in to anti-social or criminal behavior, they may
become aggressive or express extreme views;
5. is at risk of modern slavery, trafficking or exploitation;
6. is in a family circumstance presenting challenges for the child, such as drug and
alcohol misuse, adult mental health issues and domestic abuse;
7. is misusing drugs or alcohol themselves;
8. has returned home to their family from care;
9. is a privately fostered child.

All staff should be aware of indicators of abuse and neglect so that they are able to identify
cases of children who may be in need of help or protection. Indicators of abuse and neglect,
and examples of safeguarding issues are described in Sections 1 and 2.

2. What staff should do

1.  Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where
safeguarding is concerned.
2.  If staff have safeguarding concerns, or an allegation is made about another member
of staff posing a risk of  harm to children, then follow Acadsoc procedures.

In all cases the first point of contact is your TM.

3. Reflection Exercise
Please note what you think are the major issues that you should look for when dealing with
pupils (factors, behaviors, situations, etc). Consider these issues in relation to your position
as an Acadsoc tutor.