Stage 03 · Something Doesn’t Feel Right · Introduction
Something Doesn’t Feel Right
Concern, suspicion and proof are different. Safe action depends on recognising the difference.
You are not being trained to investigate a case. You are learning when uncertainty still justifies help.
Teacher View
Teach
Purpose Strengthen concern/proof reasoning.
Ask What is enough to justify asking for help?
Respond
Misconception Only proven harm deserves safeguarding attention.
Protect
Safeguarding Do not teach pupils statutory thresholds or invite them to assess real peers.
Adapt & assess
SEND / EAL Use a two-column concern/proof organiser.
Evidence of learning Learner justifies help-seeking without claiming certainty.