Safeguarding and Child Protection Training Units 025 Level

Safeguarding and Child Protection Training Units: 025 Level 3 007 Level 2 Tutors – Karen Sendall

Welcome Housekeeping Introductions

Unit 007 Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People Objectives 1. Identify the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including esafety 2. Describe what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures 3. Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied

ØConsider what influences judgments in relation to a child’s safety and welfare. Our’ Duty of Care’ ØBe aware of cyber bullying and recognising technological risks ØRecognise indicators of abuse, behaviour, physical etc ØUnderstand what ‘A Serious Case Review’ is and why they are carried out ØParental factors that potentially lead to abuse ØThe requirements of legislation, regulation and codes of practice for safeguarding and protecting children. ØConsider what can be done if there are concerns about members of staff, introduce LADO/Whistle blowing ØKnow what to do if they have a concern ØRecord and respond sensitively to a child’s disclosure of abuse ØUnderstand the terms confidentiality and data protection

The EYFS framework pages 13 & 14 states; Child Protection 3. 4 Providers must be alert to any issues for concern in the child’s life at home or elsewhere. Providers must have and implement a policy, and procedures, to safeguard children. These should be in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). The safeguarding policy and procedures must include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff, and cover the use of mobile phones and cameras Level 3 worksheet in the setting. 025 – L. O 2. 1, 2. 2

Child Protection 3. 6 Providers must train all staff to understand their safeguarding policy and procedures, and ensure that all staff have up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues. Training made available by the provider must enable staff to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way. These may include: • significant changes in children's behaviour; • deterioration in children’s general well-being; • unexplained bruising, marks or signs of possible abuse or neglect; • children’s comments which give cause for concern; • any reasons to suspect neglect or abuse outside the setting, for example in the child’s home; and/or • inappropriate behaviour displayed by other members of staff, or any other person working with the children. For example, inappropriate sexual comments; excessive one-to-one attention beyond the requirements of their usual role and responsibilities; or inappropriate sharing of images.

Exercise: Consider what influences your judgement? From the following scenarios decide if you are concerned or not concerned?

Signs and Symptoms Look at one of the following areas and consider signs and behaviours: v. Physical v. Emotional v. Sexual v. Neglect Level 2 worksheets 4 - 7; 007 – L. O 3. 1 Level 3 worksheet 025 – L. O 4. 1

Legislation The Children Act 1989 Section 17 - The duty to keep children safe. And work with parents to assess needs, Section 31 - The ‘Duty of Care’ to act if a child is a risk of significant harm Section 47 - The duty to make enquiries The Children Act 2004 – Introduced ECM & reforms The Children Act 2006 – Introduced EYFS Level 2 The Children Act 2010 worksheet 1 007 – L. O 1. 1

Guidance • Working Together to Safeguard children 2010/2013 • NSCB – Safeguarding in early years and childcare (LSCB) • What to do if you are worried a child is being abused. Level 2 Level 3 worksheet 1 007 – L. O 1. 1 025 - L. O 1. 1, 1. 2 Assignment 7 025 - L. O 1. 3 worksheet 1

What is a CAF? Common Assessment Framework Draws together agencies to work with a family in need under ‘section 17’ – If they request your assistance!

Every Child (Person) Matters 5 outcomes Stay Safe Be Healthy Enjoy and Achieve Economic Well-Being S. H. E. E. P Make a Positive Contribution

Safe Working practices that protect children and adults who work with them. Activity: In small groups discuss how you safeguard children in your care and Level 3 Ass 7 yourselves? 025 - L. O 3. 1 – 3. 4 Level 3 worksheet 2 025 – L. O 2. 3, 2. 4

Agency Their role LSCB Doctor NSPCC Police Officer Social Worker LADO Level 3 – Worksheet 2 007 – L. O 2. 3, 2. 4 Level 2 – Worksheet 2 007 – L. O 1. 2

Higher or Lower? At the end of August 2011 how many children were on the Child Protection Register in Norfolk? 450? Answer 516 http: //intranet. esinet. norfolk. gov. uk/stratinfra/measures/default. asp

Number of children on the register at the end of month Aug 2011: 556 (516) Emotional: 115 (96) Neglect: 363 (353) Physical; 22 (16) Sexual: 18 (19) Multiple: 33 (32) There were also 5 TI (Transfer –In)cases in Norfolk. ( ) indicate January 2011 figures

Higher or Lower? Of these children – How many were 5 years and under, including unborn? 225? Answer 275 (including 15 unborn!) http: //intranet. esinet. norfolk. gov. uk/stratinfra/measures/default. asp

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Serious Case Reviews A SCR should be considered when: “A child sustains a potentially life-threatening injury or serious and permanent impairment of physical and/or mental health and development through abuse or neglect” or “A child has been seriously harmed as a result of being subjected to sexual abuse; or a child has been seriously harmed following a violent assault perpetrated by another child or an adult. ” Level 3 worksheet 10 Taken from the NSPCC website 025 - L. O 1. 4

Serious Case Reviews cont…. The purpose of a Serious Case Review is to: “establish whethere are lessons to be learnt from the case about the way in which local professionals and organisations work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children • identify clearly what those lessons are both within and between agencies, how and within what timescales they will be acted on, and what is expected to change as a result; and • improve intra- and inter-agency working and better safeguard and promote the welfare of children” Taken from the NSPCC website

Victoria Climbie: She was repeatedly shouted at by her carers and told she was wicked and possessed. Victoria died of neglect, she died from hypothermia. Victoria was kept in a bag in a cold damp bathroom and fed on the floor like a dog.

ØVictoria Climbié died in February 2000, aged 8 years ØKouao and Manning were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in January 2001 ØInquiry set up in April 2001, chaired by Lord Laming ØReport published on 28 January 2003 ØReport makes 108 recommendations ØThe report led on to ECM

Lauren Wright Lauren was found dead in an upstairs room at the family home in Norfolk. Her digestive system had collapsed fatally after a punch or kick to the stomach from Tracey Wright. Her emaciated frame weighed just two stones and was covered with more than 60 bruises. A doctor who gave evidence said her injuries were similar to those of a car crash victim.

Baby P. Died at the age of 17 months. He had been repeatedly abused by his mother and her partner. The post mortem found - Eight broken ribs and a broken back, with another area of bleeding around the spine at neck level. Numerous bruises, cuts and abrasions.

Alcohol/drug abuse No extended family support Depression/mental illness PARENTAL FACTORS Unemployment/poverty Parental disability Single parent Learning difficulties History of abuse in abusers own childhood

BULLYING Types of bullying include: • Physical • Verbal • Emotional • Cyber bullying Level 3 Ass 7 025 - L. O 5. 2 Level 3 Task 4 025 – L. O 5. 1, 5. 3 Level 3 worksheet 6 025 – L. O 7. 1, 7. 2 Level 2 Worksheet 7 & 4(pt) 007 – L. O 3. 1

Low self esteem/self worth Poor academic achievement Depression Effects of bullying Running away Attempting suicide Shyness Isolation

Cyber Bullying – What would you do? ? . . Is bullying actually against the law? http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=4 m. XSx-2 h 2 XI

List some of the possible dangers that children and young people may face when using the following: Twitter Mobile phone Social networking site e. g. Facebook Pager Internet access without parental controls Unit 007 Worksheet 8 - Outcome 3. 2

Case Studies Read the given case study and decide if the information given is from others (hear say) from your own observation (fact – objective) or your own opinion (subjective) Level 2 Case Studies Unit 007 L. O 3. 1, 3. 3

Recording your observation Be careful to record the facts And NOT Opinion

Recording Concerns Be sure to record the Name of the child and details of the observation. Be sure to include; üThe place where the observation was made üWho passed the information to you üThe date and the time Level 2 worksheet 9 , 10, CS 007 – L. O 3. 3 üYour name and role Level 3 worksheet 4 025 – L. O 4. 2, 4. 3

Respecting other people’s rights to privacy Keeping information secure CONFIDENTIALITY Not gossiping Level 3 Ass 7 053 – L. O 1. 5 Level 3 worksheet 053 - L. O 1. 5 Level 2 worksheet 11 007 L. O 3. 5 Links to; Unit 001 L. O 4. 1, 4. 3 Only sharing information on a ‘Need to know’ basis

Information must be accurate Kept secure Not kept longer than necessary DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 Information must be kept confidential Personal information cannot be passed on without a person’s consent Level 3 Ass 7 053 – L. O 1. 5 Level 3 worksheet 053 - L. O 1. 5

Whistle Blowing Ø All settings should have a Whistle Blowing Policy. Ø L. A. D. O – Local Authority Designated Officer, is an agency in place to deal with allegations against members of staff. Ø What would YOU do if your reported concerns were not being taken seriously? Lvl 2 Worksheet 10 & 12 007 L. O 3. 4 a&b Level 3 Ass 7 053 - L. O 3. 1 – 3. 4

Child Protection 3. 8 Registered providers must inform Ofsted of any allegations of serious harm or abuse by any person living, working, or looking after children at the premises (whether the allegations relate to harm or abuse committed on the premises or elsewhere). Registered providers must also notify Ofsted of the action taken in respect of the allegations. These notifications must be made as soon as is reasonably practicable, but at the latest within 14 days of the allegations being made. A registered provider who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with this requirement, commits an offence.

Childhood illness? . . . Page 137 Level 2 – Worksheet 3 007 – L. O 2. 1, 2. 2, 2. 3 009 – L. O 4. 1, 4. 2

Worksheet 9 Acting on Concerns – L. O 3. 3 Describe what you would do in the following circumstances. 1 A 14 -year-old boy has just told you that he cuts himself deliberately. 2 A mother has complained to you that her son is being bullied. 3 A 4 -year-old girl tells you she hates you and is going to stab you. 4 A 15 -year-old girl tells you she thinks she might be pregnant. 5 A parent has told you that a neighbour shares her bed with her 10 -year-old stepson while her husband is working at night. The child does not attend your setting.

Pre-school 5 -12 year olds 13 -19 year olds A. Children should learn the names of the different parts of the body and how they can say no to physical touches that make them feel uncomfortable. B. Children should be made aware of the existence of helplines such as Childline. C. Children should learn how to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies. D. Children should learn sensitivity towards others so that they understand what is hurtful or unkind. E. Children should learn that there adults they can trust and talk to, if necessary. F. Children should learn the names of sexual body parts and have a simple understanding of the sexual act. They should be told that this should always be a consensual matter. G. Children should learn what to do in a crisis by presenting them with lots of ‘what if’ scenarios. H. Children should learn to have the confidence not to ‘go along with the crowd’ or take part in activities they do not really want to be part of. Level 3 – Worksheet 9 0025 – L. O 6. 3

ACTIVITY Discuss in your groups activities and strategies that help build up children and young people’s confidence, self- esteem and resilience. What activities could you do to Level 3 Ass 7 promote this? 025 - L. O 6. 4 Level 3 worksheet 5 025 – L. O 6. 1, 6. 2 Level 3 Task 5 025– L. O 6. 3

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