Oasis Academy Putney has robust and rigorous safeguarding procedures and practices and takes its responsibilities of child protection seriously.
Female Genital Mutilation is illegal and is a form of child abuse and as such, is dealt with under the schools Safeguarding Policy. At Oasis Academy Putney, Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and expect all staff to adhere to and follow these policies.
NSPCC
Every child has the right to not be touched by an adult when they do not want to. Female Genital Mutilation is illegal, and a form of abuse, therefore should be dealt with quickly and seriously. FGM comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
The NSPCC have a special helpline for anyone concerned about FGM, or anyone who has been affected by FGM. You can call them on 0800 028 3550 or email them directly on fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk
If you are concerned that a child is at imminent risk of harm, or may leave the country for the purposes of FGM in the next 48 hours you can call the police on 999. Where concerns are not imminent but are still serious, please call the Children's Helpdesk on 01452 426565
FGM is a practice which takes place worldwide in at least 30 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. It also takes place within parts of Western Europe and other developed countries, primarily among immigrant and refugee communities. FGM has been classified by the World Health Organization into 4 types; these are described in more detail on the World Health Organization website.
FGM is a complex issue - despite the harm it causes, some women and men from affected communities consider it to be normal to protect their daughters and their cultural identity.
Some people believe that FGM is a way to ensure virginity and chastity. It is sometimes done to preserve girls from sex outside of marriage and from having sexual feelings. FGM is often claimed to be carried out in accordance with religious beliefs, but it is not supported by any religious doctrine.
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