Compléter SafeguardingVersion en ligne Responding to diclosure of abuse par Claire Jones 1 confidentiality when exact promises secret believe reassure own Papa open immediately understand protection how never report leading never If a child informs you that they are being abused you must respond . It is important that you the child and what they are telling you . You should allow the child to explain in their words and should not use questions . You can carefully use questions such as , who , and where in order to clarify what you are being told but put words in the child's mouth . You must also discreetly record what the child is saying , using their language . For example , if the child uses the term Papa , instead of Dad , then you use the word when quoting the child . You must make to the child . Don't tell them that you will keep it a , make sure they that you will have to tell someone . You must enure you the situation , as soon as you can , to the person responsible for child in your setting and ensure that you maintain throughout .