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• inappropriate masturbation or self-harm (including eating disorders) and an unwillingness to
remove clothes when changing for PE etc.

Physical observations include damage to genitalia, anus or mouth; sexually transmitted diseases;
unexpected pregnancy, especially in very young girls; soreness in genital area, anus or mouth and other
medical problems such as chronic itching; unexplained recurrent urinary tract infections and discharges
or abdominal pain. The concerns listed are not exhaustive. Staff can and should also record and report
other concerns about a child, such as general welfare concerns.

As a school we educate all staff in the signs and indicators of sexual exploitation. We will share this
information as appropriate with children’s social care appropriate channels. We recognise that we may
have information or intelligence that could be used to both protect children and prevent risk.

Trafficked Children
Human trafficking is defined by the UNHCR in respect of children as a process that is a combination of:

• Movement (including within the country);
• For the purpose of exploitation

Any child transported for exploitative reasons is considered to be a trafficking victim.
In the UK context there is significant evidence that children (both of UK and other citizenship) are being
trafficked internally within the UK and this is regarded as a more common form of trafficking in the UK.

There are a number of indicators which suggest that a child may have been trafficked into the UK, and
may still be controlled by the traffickers or receiving adults. These are as follows:
• Shows signs of physical or sexual abuse, and/or has contracted a sexually transmitted infection
or has an unwanted pregnancy;
• Has a history with missing links and unexplained moves;
• Is required to earn a minimum amount of money every day; Works in various locations;

• Has limited freedom of movement; Appears to be missing for periods;
• Is known to beg for money;
• Is being cared for by adult/s who are not their parents and the quality of the relationship between
the child and their adult carers is not good;

• Is one among a number of unrelated children found at one address;
• Has not been registered with or attended a GP practice; Is excessively afraid of being deported.

For those children who are internally trafficked within the UK indicators include:
• Physical symptoms (bruising indicating either physical or sexual assault);
• Prevalence of a sexually transmitted infection or unwanted pregnancy;

• Reports from reliable sources suggesting the likelihood of involvement in sexual exploitation /
the child has been seen in places known to be used for sexual exploitation;
• Evidence of drug, alcohol or substance misuse;
• Being in the community in clothing unusual for a child i.e. inappropriate for age, or borrowing
clothing from older people

• Relationship with a significantly older partner ;
• Accounts of social activities, expensive clothes, mobile phones or other possessions with no
plausible explanation of the source of necessary funding;

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Rasami British International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our aim that all students fulfil their potential.