Ofsted will look at safeguarding policies in state and independent schools and an NSPCC-run helpline will go live on Thursday

An immediate review into sexual abuse in schools has been announced by the Department for Education.

Ofsted will look at safeguarding policies in state and independent schools, “the extent and the severity of the issue” and ensure there are appropriate systems in place to allow pupils to report their concerns.

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