Stage 03 · Something Doesn’t Feel Right · Introduction

Something Doesn’t Feel Right

Concern, suspicion and proof are different. Safe action depends on recognising the difference.

You are not being trained to investigate a case. You are learning when uncertainty still justifies help.

Teacher View

Purpose Strengthen concern/proof reasoning.

Ask What is enough to justify asking for help?

Misconception Only proven harm deserves safeguarding attention.

Safeguarding Do not teach pupils statutory thresholds or invite them to assess real peers.

SEND / EAL Use a two-column concern/proof organiser.

Evidence of learning Learner justifies help-seeking without claiming certainty.