FAQs

FAQs

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What is the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)?

  • The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. For more information please see their website: www.isa-gov.org.uk

How do I check the reading level of my documents to judge the suitability for workshop attendees?

In the True/False section in the Safeguarding course, one of the statements is: “In some cultures it is acceptable for children to be abused” the answer is false. I have had instances where people from different cultures have openly stated that it was the norm to beat their children with a stick. How can I discuss this issue with participants if the course materials clearly state one answer?

  • Physical abuse may be justified as acceptable by a range of different people and this is not exclusive to different cultures. This exercise provides the opportunity to explore this with participants. The “true” “false” answers are probably misleading and the objective of this exercise should be to encourage debate.

Can you clear up an issue with regards to the age of consent and coaching which was discussed at a Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop?

  • It is not illegal for a coach to have sex with someone over the age of consent (16) in general. But it is illegal for a coach to have sex with anyone under the age of 18 if they hold a position of trust for that child. i.e. they coach them. So if they coach someone aged under 18 years old it is illegal, if they do not hold a position of trust to that child then it is legal. In this instance anyone under the age of 18 is legally deemed to be a child.

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