Child Safeguarding Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of mothers suffer postnatal depression?
A
14%
2
Q
How many children die each week from cruelty?
A
1
3
Q
Who is the named person from birth to school?
A
Health Visitor
4
Q
Who is the named person in school age?
A
Head Teacher
5
Q
Commonest cause of death in physical abuse?
A
Abusive Head Trauma
30% Mortality
6
Q
What type of associated injury is seen in abusive head trauma?
A
Retinal Haemorrhages 80%
7
Q
Most common form of child abuse?
A
Neglect
8
Q
Who has statutory responsibility in child safeguarding?
A
Social Services
