Possible safeguarding issue - should I mention it to the headteacher?

[Rainandwaffle]

Hi folks,

First time poster, looking for advice so apologies if this is the wrong area.

My son is 10, in P6 (Year 5) and after school yesterday he asked me what rape was. I was surprised, it was out the blue but after some digging it transpired that a group of boys are talking about this in terms of sex i.e x wants to rape y instead of x wants to have sex with y and they are calling each other rapists.
I find the whole thing pretty abhorrent, but really wondering if this is something I should mention to school. Is it a safeguarding issue? Is it something the school can do anything about? I'm happy enough speaking to my son and we've spoke about how inappropriate it is etc, but just wondering if I should do more.

I'd mention it. It won't do any harm, and the school can talk to them about respectful language at the very least. And if there's any chance it helps keep a child safe then it's a no brainer.

I'd email the class teacher and let them know.

Absolutely. 100%
School need to know.

Thanks folks. I emailed the head, it's a very small school and she's the best point of contact for this stuff, she's confirmed that she will speak to them at assembly about appropriate and respectful language. At least now they are aware and the playground staff can keep an ear out too.