Key Words Flashcards
EDI
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation: Sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal info.
UNCRC
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: A legally binding international agreement setting out rights of children and ensure they are protected.
LADO
Local Authority Designated Officer: The person who oversees an area and makes sure the children are safe.
DSL
Designated Safeguarding Lead
EHCP
Educational Health and Care Plan: Documents a child/young person’s special health and social needs
Statutory guidance
Sets out what schools and local authorities must do to comply with the law
CSE
Child Sexual Exploitation: When a group of people use children for sexual purposes
Diversity
Recognising each other’s differences
Inclusion
Valuing, respecting, and celebrating individuality
Position of trust
(Sexual Offence Act 2000), an authority figure who is seen as someone who children can trust and rely on.