Early Years DSL Network 9 th October 2017
Early Years DSL Network 9 th October 2017
The Children and Social Work bill – what it means for you • Local Safeguarding arrangements • Serious case reviews – national • Local learning review – local • Child Death Review processes
National Issues • How safe are our children www. nspcc. org. uk/services-and-resources/research-and-resources/2017/how-safe-areour-children-2017/ • Safeguarding in the voluntary and community sector www. nspcc. org. uk/services-and-resources/research-and-resources/2017/safe-networkstandards/ • Safeguarding children in black and minority ethnic communities www. nspcc. org. uk/globalassets/documents/publications/keeping-our-children-safeintroduction. pdf
National issues • Prevent/Prevent Peer inspection • E-Safety and the use of social media https: //nspcc. o 2. co. uk/ https: //epi. org. uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Social-Media_Mental-Health_EPIReport. pdf www. saferinternet. org. uk/blog/key-things-remember-when-helping-your-child-set-newprofile • The impact of child sexual abuse www. cypnow. co. uk/digital_assets/7 fc 18 fa 4 -5745 -48 e 6 -bb 02 -b 0 e 3157061 f 6/IICSAImpacts-of-CSA-REA-English-summary-report-FINAL. pdf
Joint Targeted Area Inspections • What is a JTAI • JTAI programme to date • Local response • Findings www. gov. uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/645642/JTAI_do mestic_abuse_18_Sept_2017. pdf
The development of the infant brain • The developing understanding of the importance of this https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ur. U-a_Fs. S 5 Y
Local updates • E-Learning opportunities • Safe sleeping www. nottinghamcity. gov. uk/children-and-families/safeguarding-children-board/ • • • Emerging pressures and trends IICSA Self-harm Honour based violence Pathway Young carers
Ruth Brown Family Support Manager, Midlands
The Heart of Safe Families Prevent child neglect & abuse Stabilise families in times of crisis Reduce the number of children taken into care
Three key ways we help. . . Safe, short-stay Hosting for children Befriending support for parents and children
Examples of families we have helped
How to refer If you have a family you’d like to refer please get in contact with the Midlnads office who will email you a referral form. In Nottingham City all referrals must be sent to Ben Thurley who is the gatekeeper. (Ben. Thurley@nottinghamcity. gov. uk) Ben then passes on referrals to Safe Families, prioritised by sense of urgency as well as date sent.
UNDERSTANDING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION 09/10/2017 * 13
● Personal Background Mojatu Foundation
Key Learning Objectives • To inform participants what is meant by the term FGM and how it can impact on individuals and communities • To help participants understand why FGM is practiced and how they can get involved • To raise awareness of indicators and risk factors in the context of safeguarding and legal responsibilities • To help participant understand support available and other work in the community
What do we know about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? Training?
What is Female Genital Mutilation? ‘FGM is a procedure where the female genital organs are injured or changed and there is no medical reason for this. It is frequently a very traumatic and violent act for the victim and can cause harm in many ways. ’ Multi-agency statutory guidance on FGM – HM Government 2016 ØFemale Circumcision? ØFemale Genital Cutting?
Other names within Communities Ibiugwu, Omobirin, Kutahiri Wasichana, Gudiniin, Kurua, Khitan, Tahoor, Mekhnishab, Megrez, Niaka, Sunna, Bondo, Khifad
Before we go any further…. .
Un-cut female genitalia
Types of FGM • Type 1 – Clitoridectomy: partial or total removal of the clitoris (a small, sensitive and erectile part of the female genitals) and, in very rare cases, only the prepuce (the fold of skin surrounding the clitoris). • Type 2 – Excision: partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without excision of the labia majora (the labia are the ‘lips’ that surround the vagina).
Types of FGM • Type 3 – Infibulation: narrowing of the vaginal opening through the creation of a covering seal. The seal is formed by cutting and repositioning the inner, or outer, labia, with or without removal of the clitoris. • Type 4 – Other: all other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for non-medical purposes, e. g. pricking, piercing, incising, scraping and cauterising the genital area. Multi-agency statutory guidance on FGM HM Government 2016
Prevalence Percentage of girls and women aged 15 -49 who have undergone FGM in Africa, the Middle East, and Indonesia Senegal 25 Gambia 75 Guinea. Bissau 45 Guinea 97 < 10 10 -20 20 -50 51 -80 > 80 No data Sierra Leone 90 Liberia 50 Cote d’lvoire 38 Bukina Faso 76 Ghanna 4 Togo 5 Benin 9 UNICEF global databases 2016 % of 0 -11 yrs Indonesia 49
Statistics • Estimated that up to 200 million women and girls worldwide have undergone FGM (UNICEF 2016) • Age varies but mainly carried out between 5 and 8 yrs • Estimated 103, 000 women aged 15 -49 and approximately 24, 000 women aged 50 + who have migrated to England Wales are living with the consequences of FGM • Approximately 10, 000 girls aged under 15 who have migrated to England Wales are likely to have undergone FGM. • Nottingham City ranks 9 th in terms of highest prevalence rates outside of London (2 nd after Leicester City in the East Midlands region)
What reasons do you think are given for FGM?
Potential Risk Factors Any girl • • • Born to a woman who has been subjected to FGM and or has a sister or cousin has already undergone FGM whose father comes from a practicing community Where the belief that FGM is integral to cultural/religious identity. Where there are strong levels influence and involvement of elders in family life With limited level of integration within UK community knowledge of the law Family is not engaging with professionals, Withdrawn from PSHE, Family is known to Social Care Concern from other family members
Possible Signs and Indicators FGM may be about to take place: FGM may already have taken place: • • • Unexpectedly absent from school Female family elder visiting from country of origin You hear reference to FGM in conversation Talk about a ‘special procedure’ or that she is going to ‘become a woman’. A girl may request help Parents state that they or a relative will take the child out of the country for a prolonged period. A girl may talk about a long holiday to her country of origin or another country where the practice is prevalent Parents seeking to withdraw their children from learning about FGM • • Difficulty walking, sitting or standing Spending a long time in the toilet Urinary, menstrual or stomach problems Prolonged or repeated absences from school Noticeable behaviour change Requests to be excused from PE/swimming Girl or family member tell someone or ask for help May talk about pain or discomfort between her legs Increased emotional/psychological needs
Impact on health On Health • • • Urine retention – leading to UTIs Complications in pregnancy and childbirth Difficulties in menstruation Bleeding/hemorrhaging Sexual dysfunction Severe pain and shock Infection Fracture Cysts and abscesses Psychological damage including PTSD Death Emotion / Psychologically • • • Trauma Betrayal Loss Feelings of fear around sex or intimacy Confused Anxious Angry Ashamed Defensive Proud A sense of belonging Might not know how they feel
What does the law say? • FGM has been illegal since 1985 (Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act 1985; Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003) • Illegal to take British nationals or UK residents abroad for FGM (whether it’s legal in that country or not) • Illegal to aid, abet, counsel or procure the carrying out of FGM in UK or abroad • It’s now under the Serious Crime Act 2015 • It is mandatory for all regulated professionals (teacher, healthcare, social care) to report any cases involving girls under 18 should they discover that FGM has been carried. Use 101, the non-emergency crime number
Refugee Women Voices on FGM https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Jwepms. Cr 1 bw
A survivor's experience. … • 11 years old? - WOMAN! • Celebrations, presents • Excitement and fear • No shaming the family • A generational thing • More than 15 yrs to get over the anger • Interruption of education- still happening
Working with our communities Mojatu Foundation work • Community FGM Steering Group (formed in March 2014) • Survivors’ club- Support for survivors • Cultural events and information sessions • Conferences, workshops and Training • Film viewings, Interfaith discussions • Community Champions project • Community engagement events and sports • Community magazine, radio and TV presentations • Talks/presentations/young people • Partnership with CCFSB (Jan 2015). • First City of Zero Tolerance with Sheriff! • Mojatu Foundation in Parliament! • Mojatu at United Nations
Sorry it’s “their culture/religion” I can not do anything Challenging FGM confidently ✓A form of Child abuse and affects girls and women physically, emotionally and psychologically ✓Is a human rights violation, a form of violence against women and Girls ✓Violation of bodily integrity – bodily harm ✓FGM is illegal in the UK and carries a 14 years imprisonment- failure to protect is also a crime ✓FGM is NOT an African problem only but it is a global problem. It is NOT an Islamic practice ✓Acknowledge it as a sensitive issue ✓DUTY OF CARE + MANDATORY REPORTING
How can you help? • Moral duty of care- Support those at risk and survivors and report any serious concerns immediately • Encourage awareness raising in your institution through posters, leaflets etc. • Engage and build trust with parents/community members • Talk about it to others in your profession and share knowledge • Donate/fundraise/volunteer to support organisations tackling FGM IT IS EVERYBODY’S RESPONSIBILITY!
Important contacts/resources • Concerned or need to refer? ? ? • Follow your institution’s safeguarding procedures to ensure concerns are dealt with ASAP • Liaise with local social services for safeguarding • NSPCC – helpline dedicated to • FGM that is anonymous and open 24/7, you can call them on: 0800 028 3550 • Urgent matters ring 999 immediately • Refer survivors to community groups like Mojatu Foundation for further support. UK FGM clinics http: //www. forwarduk. or g. uk/wpcontent/uploads/2014/1 2/Specialist-Clinic. Services-Listing-10 -1214. pdf Multi-agency practice guidelineshttps: //www. gov. uk/gov ernment/uploads/syste m/uploads/attachment_ data/file/512906/Multi_A gency_Statutory_Guida nce_on_FGM___FINAL. pdf
Further Information and Support • www. forwarduk. org. uk • http: //integratebristol. org. uk • www. nscpcc. org. uk • www. thegirlgeneration. org • http: //28 toomany. org • www. dofeve. org (Daughters of Eve)
Contacts and more information üWebsites: www. mojatufoundation. org and www. issuu. com/mojatu üTel & M: +441158457009/+447794372214 üEmail: valentine@mojatu. com & info@mojatu. com üFacebook: Valentine Nkoyo and Mojatu Foundation üTwitter: @Mojatu. F and @Valnkoyo
The FGM Board’s adopted logo
Allegations or Concerns About Adults who work in a Position of Trust
Chapter 5 of the NCSCB Procedures Relevant concerns are those that indicate an individual may have: • Behaved in a way that has harmed a child. • Possibly committed an offence against a child. • Behaved in a way that indicates she/he may not be suitable to work with children.
Allegations/concerns management All organisations that provide services to children, should operate a procedure for handling allegations that are consistent with: • Working Together 2015 • Chapter 5 of NCSCB Procedures • Section 11 of the Children Act 2004
Key Principles continued • Allegations/concerns are resolved as soon as possible • Actions/decisions are recorded • NCSCB oversees the allegations management processes and monitors the effectiveness of local procedures
The Role of the Local Authority Designated Officer • LADO • Guidance and advise re allegations/concerns • Objective decisions are made • Monitors cases • Strategy meetings • Liaises with police and other agencies
LADO arrangements in Nottingham City • Richard Powell – LADO • Karen Shead LADO responsibilities – Childcare and other children’s activities • Gillian Quincey - Schools and Education • LADO Business Support
LADO Contacts Maria Kyrris LADO Business Support 0115 8764776 Maria. Kyrris@nottinghamcity. gov. uk Richard Powell LADO Rich. powell@nottinghamcity. gov. uk Tel - 0115 8764747 Gillian Quincey Schools and Education Safeguarding Co-ordinator Gillian. quincey@nottinghamcity. gov. u k Tel – 0115 8765698 Karen Shead 0 -19 Safeguarding Co-ordinator Karen. shead@notitnghamcity. gov. uk Tel – 0115 8764725 LADO e mail account lado@nottinghamcity. gov. uk
LADO Referrals Contact with the LADO should be made as soon as a concern arises to ascertain: • Whether it is a matter that can be dealt with as a disciplinary • Whether the police and/or Children’s Social Care might need to be involved • How and by whom the parents/carers of the child should be informed
Ofsted Requirements Child Protection 3. 4 Policy and procedure in the event of an allegation being made 3. 6 Training that includes inappropriate behaviour by staff members 3. 7 Keeping Children Safe in Education 3. 8 Oftsed informed –as soon as is reasonably practicable, but at the latest 14 days
Key Messages • If in doubt if it is an allegation or a concern contact the LADO • Contact LADO prior to taking any internal action • Inform Ofsted in a timely manner
Next DSL Network Tuesday 13 th February 2018 1. 30 pm – 4. 00 pm Nottingham Racecourse Arrival from 1 pm for refreshments and networking
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