Stage 09 · The Law and Protection · Introduction
The Law and Protection
Law can prevent, protect and create accountability. It cannot answer every practical or ethical question by itself.
This level introduces FGM Protection Orders and the specific mandatory-reporting distinction in England and Wales without turning the lesson into legal trivia.
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Teach
Purpose Make law usable and jurisdiction-aware.
Ask What does law add, and what still depends on safeguarding practice?
Respond
Misconception Mandatory reporting applies to every concern about FGM.
Protect
Safeguarding Keep a checked date and source links; do not teach fixed penalties in core pupil copy.
Adapt & assess
SEND / EAL Provide a three-column law lens: prevent / protect / accountability.
Evidence of learning Learner explains FGMPO purpose and known-versus-suspected reporting distinction.