1. Identify a current a national legislation relevant to safeguarding children and young people’s welfare. The children act 2004
– This act requires every child, whatever their background or circumstance, to have the support they need to be healthy, be kept safe and to enjoy and achieve.
2. Identify two current local policies, procedures or guidance in relation to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
– Child protection policy
– Health and Safety policy
3. Complete the following table with two examples:
Agency name (involved in safeguarding children and young people) Role of agency (in own work setting)
Social Services
Supports families and individuals and often play a leading role in safeguarding children and young people. Health Visitors
They are responsible for the health of babies and children under the age of five.
4. Complete the following table.
Types of child abuse
List three characteristics for each type of child abuse
Physical
Unexplained injury
Flinching when approached
Repeated admission to hospital
Emotional
Mental health problems
Poor self-esteem
– Substance abuse
Sexual
Sadness/depression
Loss of self-esteem
Inappropriate sexual behaviour
Neglect
Unusual weight loss
Untreated physical problems
Unsafe living conditions
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Bullying
Unequal treatment
Harassment
Deliberate exclusion
5. Complete the following table.
Concerns that a colleague is:
Give a description of the action to be taken in response
Failing to comply with safeguarding procedures
Failing to comply with safeguarding procedures will put a child or young person at risk. You would have to follow the settings safeguarding policy or immediately report it to the safeguarding co-ordinator or the supervisor. You would not discuss any of the matters with anyone else. Harming, abusing or bullying a child or young person
To protect the child you would first inform the supervisor. If the allegation is against the supervisor you would then have to report the concerns to the designated person for child protection.
6. Describe the principles and boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information.
When working with children or young people certain information has to be collected such as: Names
Contact number
Address
Medical information
To give out any information is a breach of confidentiality and should only be passed out on a need to know basis. For example, information should only be passed to others who deal with the child’s health, well being, welfare or protection.
