My DD 9 recently told me that a few months ago another child in her class told her that her big sister was raped and the bad man is now in jail. My DD did not know what rape was and the other child was able to fill her in on accurate facts, my DD is very innocent and was not even fully aware of the mechanics of sex, never mind non consent.
My DD has been withdrawn and anxious from around that time and after a long and honest (age appropriate) chat, I think I have dealt with the impact on her. She seems more content and happy since, as of a weight has been lifted.
My question is, is this a safeguarding issue I need to raise with the school? I don't know for certain if it's true or accurate or if the child has told other children that may be upset as my DD was- In the conversation my DD had there were no immediate concerns for her classmate and the older sister isn't at the school, I don't believe- but that is from my DD.
Do I need to raise with the school?
I have checked the safeguarding policy and it says to raise with class teacher in first instance but I would have thought should have been safeguarding lead?
Any safeguarding leads on here that could advise please