Safeguarding Children A Shared Responsibility Level One Common

Safeguarding Children A Shared Responsibility Level One Common Core Compliant Presented By: Newcastle Safeguarding Children Board Trainers Group. Developed November 2011 – last update November 2016 1

Welcome and Housekeeping § Fire § Toilets § Refreshments § Telephones § Smoking 2

Ground Rules Take care of: n Yourself n Each other n Clients n No – past and present question is a silly question

Learning outcomes at the end of this session you should understand your role and: n Know what child abuse and neglect are n Understand the importance of maintaining a child focus n Be able to recognise and identify concerns in the context of normal child development n Know what to do in response to your concerns 4

Child Definition n A child is anyone who has not yet reached their 18 th birthday (Ref. Children Act 1989 and 2004) n Even if a child has reached 16 years of age, is living independently or is in further education, is a member of the armed forces, is in hospital, or in custody in the secure estate for children and young people, does not change their status or entitlement to services or protection (Ref. Working Together 2015 - Glossary) 5

Abuse and neglect definition n Abuse and neglect are forms of maltreatment of a child. Somebody may abuse or neglect a child by inflicting harm, or by failing to act to prevent harm. n Children may be abused in the family or in an institutional or a community setting, by those known to them or, more rarely, by others e. g. via the internet). They may be abused by an adult or adults, or another child or children (Ref. Working Together 2015 - Glossary) 6

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Victoria Climbie § April 1999 Victoria arrives in the UK with her Great Aunt to live in a private fostering arrangement § Within 10 months Victoria died from injuries resulting from abuse and neglect 8

PC Senior House Officer Sergeant A&E Senior House Officer Paediatric Registrar Sergeant Nurse 1 Ward Sister Brent Police NSPCC Church 2 Consultant Paediatrician A&E Nurse 2 PC Sergeant Nurse 3 Haringey housing Hospital 1 Nurse 4 Brent Housing Haringey Police Since Victoria’s death approximately how many children have died in England at the hands of their parents or carers? Ealing Housing Church 1 Friend Child Minder Distant Relative VICTORIA Psychology Nurse 4 Senior use Officer Nurse 2 Paediatric Registrar Consultant Paediatrician Dermatology Practice Nurse Enfield Hospital Social Worker Senior Nurse GP 1 Community Health Visitor Ambulance Immigration Hospital 2 Registrar 3 Nurse 6 Nurse 1 Social Worker Senior Practitioner Nurse 3 Nurse 5 Consultant Paediatrician Haringey Social Services Taxi Driver GP 2 French speaking nurse Sergeant Social Worker 6 Ealing Social Services Registrar 2 A&E Casualty Officer Registrar 1 Social Worker 5 Social Worker 4 Detective Inspector Team Manager Brent Social Services Enfield Social Services Social Worker 1 Social Worker 2 Social Worker 3 9

Peter Connolly Khyra Ishaq 10

Legislation Time Line: Children Act 1989 Working Together 1999 Victoria Climbie died February 2000 Joint Chief Inspectors Report – Safeguarding Children October 2002 Lord Laming’s Inquiry Report 2003 Green Paper Every Child Matters September 2003 & March 2004 Every Child Matters – Change for Children December 2004 Children Act November 2004 Working Together to Safeguard Children 2006 Baby Peter died August 2007 – Kyra Ishaq died 2008 Lord Laming’s Progress Report March 2009 The Governments Response to Lord Laming May 2009 Working Together to Safeguard Children March 2010 The Governments Response to Lord Laming: One Year On March 2010 Change of Government 2010 Munro Review of Child Protection 2011 Working Together to Safeguard Children March 2013 and March 2015 11

Daniel Pelka

The Voice of the child The inquiry into Victoria’s death highlighted that no one asked her what a day in her life was like. 13

Who are children likely to turn to? § § Friends Mothers Fathers Other trusted adult ‘No matter where you work, you are likely to encounter children during the course of your normal working activities. You are in a unique position to be able to observe signs of abuse or neglect, or changes in behaviour which may indicate a child may be being abused or neglected’ That is why safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility: Reference quote: ‘What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused’ 2015 14

How do worries about a child come to light? n n n A child tells someone what is happening to them You see signs of abuse or neglect You see worrying changes in a child’s behaviour or moods or in a parent’s behaviour to a child Someone else tells you about something they have seen or heard An adult or child tells you that they have hurt a child A parent or carer tells you that they are having problems in meeting their child’s needs 15

If a child tells… Do’s and Don’ts exercise REMEMBER It is the responsibility of Children’s Social Care / the Police to investigate and to decide if an allegation is true or not 16

Victoria’s death changed the view of Child Protection to Safeguarding Children There are two parts to safeguarding children: § a duty to protect children from maltreatment § a duty to prevent impairment Department of Health, Department for Education and Employment and Home Office (2000) Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families. The Stationery Office, London. Paragraph 1. 5. 17

Sharing Information Child Protection / referral to social care Lead Officer Child protection and anti bullying Policies Attendance and registration Safeguarding children Health and Safety Behaviour Management Whistleblowing Staff conduct, training and supervision Activities / curriculum Managing Allegations Against Staff Safe Recruitment and Selection Building Design 18

Categories of Abuse from Working Together (2015) Physical Abuse Emotional Abuse Neglect Sexual Abuse 19

Signs and indicators of abuse Read the definition you have been given. n Write down the things you might see, hear or feel that would suggest this type of abuse is occurring n 20

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Forehead Nose Chin Bony spine Elbows Forearm Knees Shins Hips 22

scull- fracture, bruising or bleeding under skull from shaking es- bruising, black, particularly both eyes mouth- torn frenulum cheek/side of face- bruising, finger marks chest- bruising grasp marks ears- pinch or slap marks neck- bruising grasp marks shoulders- bruising grasp marks Upper and inner arms- bruising grasp marks back genitals- bruising knees- grasp marks buttocks thighs linear bruising, outline of belt/buckle, scalds, burns 23

Sharing Information Keeping children safe from harm requires professionals and others to share information In many cases it is only when information from a range of sources is put together that a child can be seen to be in need or at risk of harm. Don’t think “What if I’m wrong? ” Think “What if I’m right? ” 24

Sharing safeguarding concerns § This is what I have seen and/or heard: when, who from and where § This is my worry/concern § This is how I responded at the time § This is what I have done since § What more do I need to do? 25

Who do you share information with? § It is your responsibility to share your concerns with your lead safeguarding officer What should they then do? § Take the appropriate action § They may or may not keep you informed of progress as child protection information is shared on a need to know basis 26

What safeguarding training do I need to do next? If you stop at Level 1 the NSCB recommend you refresh in 3 years – repeat Level 1 If you are going on to do Level 2 the NSCB recommend you do some additional training in child development first – This can be completed via elearning To book onto Level 2 or elearning visit www. nscb. org. uk or call 211 2091 27

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