CHILD-ON-CHILD ABUSE

All children have the right to feel safe and respected.

Droylsden Academy has a zero-tolerance approach to child-on-child abuse. Harmful behaviour will never be dismissed as “banter”, “just having a laugh” or simply part of growing up.

Child-on-child abuse can include bullying, physical abuse, sexual harassment, sexual violence, harmful sexual behaviour, online abuse and controlling or abusive behaviour within relationships.

Students are encouraged to tell an adult if they experience or witness behaviour which worries them.

We will listen, take concerns seriously and respond appropriately.