Understanding self-harm and keeping children and young people safe
Advice to help you understand why children and young people self-harm.
This resource belongs to the resource hub for classroom and wellbeing support.
This resource provides a step-by-step guide to help education staff, parents and carers support children and young people struggling with self-harm.
It offers clear, simple guidance about the early warning signs of self-harm and walks through how to respond to disclosures.
The resource ensures that staff are equipped to handle these situations effectively, with the child’s welfare at the forefront. This includes offering emotional support and focusing on what’s causing them to self-harm.
This is built upon best practices and national standards such as the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance.
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- safeguarding and senior mental health leads
- teaching staff
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