What Should an Adult Do?
A safe adult response has a sequence: listen, record appropriately, follow safeguarding procedures and seek specialist advice where needed.
This level adds role boundaries and the difference between known, suspected and at-risk situations.
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Teach
Purpose Make adult safeguarding process understandable without teaching pupils to manage cases.
Ask What belongs to the first adult, and what belongs to safeguarding professionals?
Respond
Misconception Every concern triggers the same legal duty or police response.
Protect
Safeguarding Teacher/professional panel must preserve exact mandatory-reporting distinctions and local procedures.
Adapt & assess
SEND / EAL Use a role-sort: trusted adult / DSL / police / health / social care.
Evidence of learning Learner sequences a safe first response and explains role boundaries.