Child sexual abuse: the exploitation of a child or young person, who has not reached an age or maturity to be able to give informed consent to involvement in any kind of sexual activity.
Read the serious case review report of the case of Vanessa George (Plymouth SCB, 2010). Serious issues for concern, such as George’s use of her mobile phone camera in the nursery, are reflected in subsequent revised guidance, such as the welfare requirements in the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (for England). Consider and discuss with your colleagues or fellow students the other important issues for effective safeguarding that emerge from this case.
