No: 923 6593 07 | Registered in the UK: 6428976. Record what the person tells you in their words avoiding paraphrasing. Make sure they have someone to talk to and let them know they can contact Childline for free, confidential support at any time. Child welfare and well-being is a priority and fast responses and early intervention are critical to outcomes. Scenario 3: Fred could be experiencing financial abuse (paying 100 to his neighbour), psychological abuse (not feeling comfortable, being withdrawn) and possibly sexual abuse (not explicitly mentioned). /Contents 59 0 R >> Then, follow your organisations child protection policy, usually by raising these concerns with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) at your place of work. /S /Transparency 5 0 obj /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] > Learn more about sharing information and consent, > Learn more about assessing a childs competency to give consent. Health visitors work with children and their families aged 0-5 years and are regularly exposed to safeguarding issues, this is when children have been placed at risk of significant harm by their parent or carer. If youre self-employed in Scotland you can request a PVG check for yourself. /CS /DeviceRGB /Group 32 0 R /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] 2008 Apr;20(3):14-7. doi: 10.7748/paed2008.04.20.3.14.c6515. endobj Call us on 0808 800 5000 /Creator (easyPDF SDK 4.3) Your organisation needs to consider what risks children might be exposed to at your venue and take steps to mitigate those risks. You should also have an online safety policy and agreement for children to help them understand and recognise what is inappropriate behaviour online. You should also make sure you comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the organisation you are renting space from. 3 0 obj /Type /Page << 2 0 obj /Parent 2 0 R << /Resources 37 0 R /Subtype /Link Namely, this includes teachers, teaching assistants, designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), headteachers and lunchtime staff. /A 131 0 R >> /Resources 99 0 R She seems embarrassed and is constantly pulling down the sleeves of her top. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 750 750 Accessibility endobj /Type /Annot /Contents 50 0 R Even if a child asks you not to share what they have told you, you must report it if it means you are promoting their welfare. eCollection 2015. It is a widely recognised mark of commitment to health visiting and brings real professional benefits. The advice, support, signposting and information-giving that health visitors routinely provide to all new families will have an impact on reducing the risks to infants and young children. Call us on 0116 234 7246 /Rotate 0 /K 35 0 R 31 0 obj Report your concerns to the DSL as soon as possible, as doing so may protect a child from serious harm. He is shouting in another language and they arent sure what is being said. If there is little or no benefit to the children from sharing information with the school then it would be inappropriate to do so without the mother's consent. /Annots [107 0 R 108 0 R 109 0 R 110 0 R 111 0 R] /Parent 2 0 R /Rotate 0 If a child tells you they have experienced abuse, its important to reassure them that they have done the right thing in telling you. /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /Annots [] /Contents 71 0 R /Resources 70 0 R However, anyone else who spends time with children, paid or voluntary, also has this duty. >> /CreationDate (D:20060405095936-07'00') /Resources 40 0 R } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br << /Tabs /S 400 549 333 333 333 576 537 278 333 333 365 556 834 834 834 611 << You can also create an online safety agreement, setting out how children and young people in your organisation are expected to behave online. /StructParents 2 /Group 91 0 R Without context, it is sometimes difficult to judge if there is a potential safeguarding concern. 278 278 355 556 556 889 667 191 333 333 389 584 278 333 278 278 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R] Bookshelf Child maltreatment (abuse and neglect) is a major public health issue of our time. /Rotate 0 << Here, a teacher is abusing their position and behaving inappropriately with Freddie, a pupil in their care. James is a popular student and is part of a large friendship group. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. 556 556 556 556 556 556 889 500 556 556 556 556 278 278 278 278 Focus groups will explore the thoughts of the health visitors involved in the group supervision. /Group 51 0 R /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /Resources 92 0 R /Type /Page Older guest Elsie lives in her own home but requires regular help and support, which is being provided by care givers. /StructParents 9 /Group 84 0 R > Get information on child protection training requirements in the UK, > Sign up to CASPAR, the NSPCCs current awareness newsletter for policy, practice and research. /StructParents 26 If this is not possible in your venue, change meeting times so that adult groups and childrens groups are not on the premises at the same time. Although hes a very kind person and helps her with gardening and carrying her shopping from her car to her flat, or pops in for a coffee and chat, he regularly asks for money. Get consent from a parent or carer if the child is under 16. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. /Tabs /S Aisha and her friends then all get into the car and the boyfriend drives off. He is 84 years old, and he has some physical health conditions. To be aware of the safeguarding knowledge and skills expected of health visitors To learn how experiential theatrical techniques can enhance learning for health visitors To generate ideas for your own theatrical learning scenarios /Width 709 Make sure they know abuse is never their fault. >> They will also explain why certain incidents could be safeguarding issues. These are not true case studies; they are fictional scenarios, but they are intended to help make the topic clearer. /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] << JFIF C ! /Tabs /S In this article, we're going to go through three examples of safeguarding scenarios, looking at three different types of abuse, neglect or harm, which are the main issues safeguarding is designed to prevent. /Tabs /S In the scenarios mentioned above you will be able to identify factors that can make an adult more at risk of abuse. These scenarios have been created to be used as a training tool for all practitioners in early years settings, including childminders. 1 0 obj One way to ensure all staff working in the education sector are fully aware of their safeguarding duties is for them to undertake training. The upstairs flat is regularly being rented out. A Buddhist organisation regularly runs nature days for children in the summer with a range of activities. /Rotate 0 Children and young people under 18 who are worried that a sexual image or video of them may have been shared online can use Childline and IWFs. /Type /Page Not a member? If it isnt possible to have separate facilities such as toilets for children and adults, you should notify groups of this before they start to use your premises. /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] 25 0 obj If they are 16- or 17-years-old, carefully consider whether parental consent is needed. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 584 584 584 556 This does include distancing from old friends, being argumentative, and sympathetic to extremist ideologies. /Type /Page A 15-year-old asks to arrange individual counselling sessions to talk about their problems in private, without their parents or carers. /Contents 65 0 R /StructParents 31 That the childs welfare is paramount is enshrined in legislation and practice. /StructParents 14 Safeguarding scenarios Safeguarding scenarios These scenarios have been created to be used as a training tool for all practitioners in early years settings, including childminders. The site is secure. /Marked true Safeguarding and child protection are core activities of health visiting and health visitors are well-placed to undertake this role. /BitsPerComponent 8 You should check that any groups using your venue have followed safer recruitment procedures. Any group or organisation that involves children and young people should have procedures setting out what steps should be taken if a child is involved in sexting as part of their overall safeguarding policy. We are the fastest growing professional network for health visitors worldwide. /Contents 83 0 R /Tabs /S /Parent 2 0 R You can use the consent form to get emergency contact information and check any medical conditions, allergies, disabilities or other vulnerabilities of the children or young people. You should report any safeguarding and child protection concerns to your nominated lead or their deputy, who will share the information with the appropriate agencies. A helper at a Muslim youth group is great at working with children who attend. For example, think about street lighting, car parks and what you can do to make these areas safer. When somebody works or volunteers with children you should follow safer recruitment practices. xWK59N\e-ZJ'HK>\Dem4KC#{e'/9a]7sb*>{ _vi[;_~wOs/_9xG$:YS84i|i4[Z'ni ~@FZA",0s>ne|):giLcfGywdO2BwOcH? 52ht!YXc2D*t`E^{#)z`6HPnDAI>y"K@'Q=2Ag&}\MJs9J\G 4V!3'U9 xIN P&)FEo-i Please note: Not all of these scenarios will reach the threshold fora referral. It is important to recognise that delivering these messages set out in the healthy child programme (2009) are not always straight forward. His children are all living far away in other countries but regularly keep in touch with him. 27 0 obj While all employees have a duty to ensure children are kept safe at school, the DSL is responsible for overseeing this and for liaising with external child welfare organisations. 7 0 obj Contact the NSPCC Helpline for advice or to report concerns. Existence of vulnerabilities does not necessarily mean an individual is being abused or neglected. /Group 60 0 R /Contents 62 0 R Firstly, make a written record of your observations and any concerns you have. /Rotate 0 /Group 69 0 R /Font 128 0 R /Tabs /S You should also let parents know the itinerary. /Contents 74 0 R /Rect [96 300.6 300.9 314.4] While it may be that Jenny is simply annoyed at James for leaving the group, her claims must not be dismissed. the behaviour and abilities of your group, what the child said or did that gave you cause for concern (if the child made a verbal disclosure, write down their exact words). endobj /Type /XObject /Type /Page /Annots [] endobj endobj endobj /StructParents 3 << << But do assure them that the safeguarding team will work with them to support and seek their desired outcome. There is a growing body of evidence that links childhood adversity, including maltreatment, with poor health and wellbeing across the lifespan. /Tabs /S 8 0 obj /Filter /FlateDecode /Resources 61 0 R /Type /Page Membership of the iHV is open to anyone working in the area of health visiting. endobj << It is highly likely that you will need to take a similar course of action for the majority of the safeguarding concerns you have, including for the scenarios outlined above. Information for childcare providers and schools, Safeguarding and welfare for childcare providers, Free childcare places for eligible two year olds, Training and development for Childcare providers and Schools, Early Years Welfare and Child Protection Review, Safeguarding and Welfare guidance and templates, Early Education Funding and the Provider Portal. >> Training should be a part of the induction process and staff and volunteers should do refresher training regularly. /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] An adult helper in a childrens church choir notices a bruise on the arm of a 7-year-old girl during rehearsal. 26 0 obj > Find out how professionals use Gillick competency and Fraser guidelines to decide whether a child is mature enough to make decisions about things that affect them. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted MeSH You must know which member of staff you should be reporting these concerns to and the procedures that are in place. There are several measures you should put in place when working alone with a child or young person to make sure you are both protected. For safeguarding training, resources and consultancy. 24 0 obj /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] Crucially, when it comes to protecting the children you teach, do not ignore your own suspicions. This could include checking the people in your organisation are safe to work with children, and putting rules in place to make sure children are properly supervised by the groups that use your venue. The notion of working together reflects an open and honest relationship with parents, as well as the partnership with other professionals and agencies that are involved in keeping children safe and well. Download full books in PDF and EPUB format. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. For this reason, we have compiled some example safeguarding scenarios and answers to show you situations that may present and what action you should take.
