What sort of harm?
Harm in these circumstances means child abuse or child maltreatment. Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by harming them or not acting to prevent harm. Harm is defined by the NSPCC as:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect
Enquiries also have to be made if a child is living with someone who has previously been involved in the abuse of another child.