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1 results foundAuthor: York Consulting LLP Title: Allegations of Abuse Against Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff Summary: This report presents the findings from the research into the scale and nature of allegations of abuse made against school teachers and non‐teaching school staff and the processes for handling these at the Local Authority (LA) and school level. This report presents the findings from the research into the scale and nature of allegations of abuse made against school teachers and non‐teaching school staff and the processes for handling these at the Local Authority (LA) and school level. Key findings • There is variability in the processes adopted by local authorities for handling allegations of abuse, particularly where the allegation is of a less serious nature or where there is not a clear child protection concern. This is affecting the culture of referral and the extent to which trends in the numbers reported can be analysed. • According to the LADO survey, 2,827 allegations of abuse were made against school teachers in 2009/10. This constitutes almost a quarter of the total number of allegations referred to LADOs. • The total numbers of allegations reported to LADOs appear to be on a rising trend. This is thought to be due more to better recording and increased referral of cases to local authorities, rather than an increasing volume of incidents. • The majority of allegations of abuse made against school teachers and non-teaching staff were physical in nature (56%). • The LADO role in supporting schools deal with allegations of abuse is highly valued by headteachers, but variable in approach and resourcing across LAs. • The use of staff suspension pending investigation of an allegation is generally regarded as a last resort option where there is a clear risk of harm to a young person from the individual remaining in post. However, almost a fifth of school teachers (18%) and almost a third of non-teaching staff (29%) were suspended whilst the allegation was being investigated. • Nearly three-quarters of investigations (74%, n=3,183) were concluded within three months or less: this falls below DfE target guidelines (90% to be concluded within three months). Timescales for investigating allegations are influenced strongly by the complexity of the case and whether or not there is a police investigation. • Almost one-third (32%) of allegations against teachers were found to be substantiated. Approximately one-fifth (19%) were considered to be unfounded (no evidence or proper basis which supports the allegation being made); 2% deemed malicious; and around one quarter were determined to be unsubstantiated (not implying guilt or innocence). The outcome of 21% of cases referred to LAs was unknown. • The support available to members of staff subject to allegations is variable. There is evidence suggesting that teachers and non-teaching staff accused of allegations would benefit from additional personal support and assistance. Details: London: Department of Educations, 2012. 48p. Source: Internet Resource: Research Report DFE-RR192: Accessed March 30, 2012 at: https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/DFE-RR192.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United Kingdom URL: https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/DFE-RR192.pdf Shelf Number: 124767 Keywords: School Crimes (U.K.)Teachers, Abuse Against |