In the case of incidents involving sexual offences, schools and colleges should refer to local safeguarding protocols, alongside Keeping children safe in education and Sexual violence and harassment between children in schools and colleges guidance.
Incident in schools
9. Sexual Offences
Definition:
Any sexual contact with another person without that other person's consent. Generally speaking guidance on dealing with sexual offences is covered in working together to safeguard children. For incidents of rape or serious sexual assault call the police immediately.
In cases involving youth produced sexual imagery – often called ‘sexting’ – schools and college may refer to the non-statutory UKCCIS sexting in schools and colleges guidance.