Child-safeguarding

Listening to Pupils: Trust, Rights, and the Dangers of Dismissal

Posted on 12 November 2019 by Dr Kevin Smith

When adults assume children aren’t telling the truth, what happens to trust in schools? This post responds to recent controversy by exploring why listening to pupils isn’t just good practice—it’s a moral imperative. Drawing on Welsh research and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, it makes the case for safeguarding through empathy, respect and belief.