Managing Instances of Harmful Sexual Behaviours and Creating a Culture of Prevention

When Ofsted published its highly anticipated ‘Review of Sexual Abuse in Schools and Colleges’ in June 2021, the results stunned the education community. It found the prevalence of Harmful Sexual Behaviours so high it was considered ‘normal’ by students, while remaining grossly underreported in schools.

But if we are blind to the problem, how can we fix it?

During the session we will be discussing the following:

• What is Harmful Sexual Behaviour?
• Dealing with Harmful Sexual Behaviour in schools
• How schools can create a culture of prevention

Let us introduce you to this week's professional speaker

Hannah Glossop

A graduate of Teach First, Hannah taught in London schools for many years and has completed a Masters in Leadership, focusing on inclusion in education. Having worked as an Assistant Head and the Designated Safeguarding Lead across a large all-through school, Hannah is passionate about supporting schools with their safeguarding and securing excellent outcomes for young people. Hannah is a brilliant DSL trainer. She is flexible in her approach and brings creativity to every session, ensuring that each session is both useful and memorable. In her spare time, Hannah is a keen swimmer and regularly takes part in triathlons. 

James Simoniti

James is a former Police Detective specialising in the investigation of Sexual Offences, Child Abuse, Trafficking and Exploitation. He was also responsible for investigations into those in Positions of Trust, frequently working in partnership with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). James brings an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding children, partnership working and crisis management to Judicium – knowledge that is critical for all DSLs. He enjoys hiking, and he once walked across the North York Moors in a single day!