Neglect

This week, we talked to the children about neglect.

We asked them:

What is neglect?

What can you do if you are worried about it?

Neglect is when you are not given the things that you need to stay safe, healthy and happy.
This might mean not having enough food, clean clothes, a safe place to live, or grown-ups who look after you, listen
to you, and help you when you need it.

Examples of neglect:

• Not having enough food to eat or often feeling hungry
• Wearing clothes that aren’t warm enough for the weather
• Not being taken to the doctor when you’re sick or hurt
• Being left alone for a long time when you’re too young to look after yourself
• Not having a clean, safe place to live or sleep
• No one helping you with washing, brushing your teeth, or keeping clean
• Grown-ups not listening when you say you need help or when something is wrong
• Missing school a lot because no one takes you or helps you get ready
• Not being given love and care, like hugs, encouragement, or someone to talk to

We reminded the children if they are worried about Neglect, they can:

• Talk to one of their 5 safe adults
• Write in the class chatterbox
• Speak to a member of our safeguarding team
• Ask for advice by calling Childline on 0800 1111

We told the children to remember:                                                                                                                                                                                                           

• Neglect is never their fault
• All children deserve to grow up safe, happy and healthy
• If they are worried about their grown-ups getting into trouble, it is important to remember that school always want to work together with grown-ups to provide help and support
• All children have the right to be safe, be heard and get help when they need it