Child Exploitation Initial Screening Tool
Use this tool to helpdetermine whether a child is at riskof criminal/sexual exploitation, assist with decision making andsupport a referral if appropriate. Please include a much detail as possible.
Name of person making referral: / Organisation:Worker’s Contact Details:
Child’s Name: / Age:
Address: is this suitable e.g. temporary/homeless.
Ethnicity: / Gender:
Languages spoken: / Physical/learning disabilities – diagnosed or non-diagnosed
Education provision and status: / Known to other agencies e.g. YOT,CAMHS, CSC /other local authority
Date screen completed
Vulnerabilities / Indicate Yes/No or Not Known / Vulnerabilities / Indicate Yes/No or Not Known
History of local authority care: / Isolated from peers/Social networks:
Low self-esteem / Breakdown of family relationships:
Family History of abuse/neglect/offending / Lack of positive relationship with adult:
Risk Indicators / Indicate Yes/No or Not Known / Risk Indicators / Indicate Yes/No or Not Known
Offending/ Anti-social behaviour - please include if suspected. / Sexually harmful behaviours
Exclusion from school/ not engaged in school/ college/ training/Education other than at school (EOTAS) / Expressions of despair, e.g. self-harm, OD, challenging behaviour.
Provide details below including hospital admissions.
unexplained absence from school: / STI’s, multiple pregnancies /termination:
Change in performance at school: / Change in presentation
Disclosure of sexual/physical assault followed by withdrawal of allegation: / Problematic substance misuse including alcohol.
Use of mobile phone/social media/apps that causes concern: / Obtains drugs from peers or adults known or unknown
Peer associations of concern. Please include names/DOB’s / Multiple Callers (unknown adults/older people):
May pose risk to others please provide details: / Over reaction to expression of concern
Known to carry weapons / Physical injury without plausible explanation:
Any additional information:
Significant Risk Indicators / Indicate Yes/No or Not Known / Significant Risk Indicators / Indicate Yes/No or Not Known
Periods of staying out late, missing -concerning episodes, frequent or not reported / Secretive online activity/accessing Dark Web
Entering/ leaving vehicles driven by unknown adults: / Older 'boyfriend'/ relationship with controlling adult:
Sexual activity is being explained as undertaking consensual sex / Unexplained amount of money, expensive clothing or other items:
Children exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation in an unsupported way. / Sending / Receiving sexual imagesincluding accessing dating agencies online
Any additional information:
Professional judgement – How do you rate the overall risk to the child?
a) Vulnerable: Consult your Manager or Safeguarding Lead and undertake an Early Help Record
b) At risk of exploitation: Refer to FCP/MASH and discuss with your Manager or Safeguarding Lead
c) At risk of significant harm: Refer to FCP/MASH immediately and speak to your Manager/Safeguarding Lead
For further advice please contact FCP/MASH Tel 01793 466903.
If the child is at risk of significant harm do not delay. If you believe a child or young person has suffered or is at risk of suffering significant harm, you must follow the Child Protection Procedures.
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Version 1 – 14/6/17