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Ofsted review of sexual abuse: terms of reference
The terms of reference for an Ofsted review of safeguarding policies in state and independent schools and colleges in relation to sexual abuse.
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Read the report on sexual abuse.
The government asked Ofsted to carry out an immediate review of safeguarding policies in state and independent schools and colleges in relation to sexual abuse. The review looked at whether schools and colleges have appropriate processes in place to allow pupils to report sexual abuse concerns freely, knowing these will be taken seriously and dealt with swiftly and appropriately.