Sexually active young people over sixteen
Sexual activity involving a young person who has reached their sixteenth birthday, but is not yet eighteen, is not an offence in itself. However an offence may be committed (e.g. rape or gross indecency) dependent on the circumstances of the activity. Staff should always consider with a named or designated manager whether the activity involves the risk of significant harm to the young person.
Staff are referred to paragraphs 5.27 to 5.29 inclusive of “Working Together to Safeguard Children”
Positions of Trust
It is an offence for anyone who is in a position of trust, or authority in relation to a young person, to engage in sexual activity with that young person. Suspicions that such a relationship exists are to be discussed with a named or designated manager and referred to the Helpdesk Tel: 01952 385700