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Home » Key Information » Policies » Sexual harassment, Sexual Violence and Harmful Sexual Behaviours – Statement
Since the tragic death of Sarah Everard and the Everyone’s Invited website, this issue has become the dominant safeguarding issue for schools across the country. Along with all other schools committed to student welfare and safety, we recognise that our students are at risk of being or becoming victims of sexual violence and harassment, and therefore we choose to respond proactively in order to minimise those risks and protect our children from harm.
This document aims to explain the nature of child-on-child sexual abuse and harassment as well as outlining our response to this important issue. It should be read in conjunction with our existing Safeguarding and Child Protection, Anti-Bullying and Behaviour for Learning policies.
Sexual harassment creates an atmosphere that, if not challenged, can normalise inappropriate behaviours and provide an environment that may lead to sexual violence.
Child-on-child abuse and sexual harassment can take a number of forms, it is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, which can include:
We follow the guidance outlined by the Department for Education document ‘Sexual Violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges’
At Chipping Norton School we never pass an incident off as “banter”, “part of growing up” or “having a laugh” even if the victim says that they don’t mind. We recognise the gendered nature of child-on-child abuse (that girls will more likely be victims and boys more likely be perpetrators), but that all forms are unacceptable and will be taken seriously. We understand that child perpetrators of sexual harassment are likely to have experienced or witnessed harm or inappropriate behaviour themselves and may need support beyond the Behaviour policy.
Barry Doherty
Chipping Norton School
Burford Road,
Chipping Norton
OX7 5DY
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