Child Safeguarding

Question 1

Why is safeguarding children important to you even if you don’t work with children?

Answer 1

The importance of protecting children from harm is universally recognised

And

Underpins the government policy in the area of child abuse

Question 2

UNCRC- the United Nations convention on the right of the child

Answer 2

• ensures rights of children are a priority
• children’s voices are heard

-children have the right to be protected from being hurt or mistreated physically or mentally

-encourage all international governments to ensure children are cared for with dignity and respect

-protect from violence, abuse and neglect

Question 3

5 Rights of children - UNCNRC

Answer 3

1. Right to survival
2. Right to dveelop to their fullest potential
3. Right to participate in family, cultural, social life
4. Right to healthcare
5. Right to protection from all forms of violence

Question 4

Who can help with safeguarding concerns ?

Answer 4

All organisations have a dedicated safeguarding lead to support staff in best interests of child

They should be contacted if staff are unsure what action to take as failing to act can be detrimental to the welfare and safety of a child

Question 5

What is child safeguarding?

Answer 5

Protects children from abuse and maltreatment

Preventing harm to children’s health or development

Ensuring children grow up with provision of safe and effective care

Question 6

Examples of abuse / maltreatment a child can face:

Answer 6

• exploitation of children including trafficking

-sexual abuse

-physical abuse

-domestic abuse

-cyber abuse

-neglectful behaviours

-grooming

Question 7

What is exploitation/trafficking?

Answer 7

When children are tricked forced or persuaded to leave their homes

They are moved and then exploited and forced to work or sold to other crime networks

Question 8

Children are trafficked for …

Answer 8

• sexual exploitation
  -forced marriage
  -domestic slavery
  -forced labour in factories
  -committing crimes like theft or drugs

Question 9

What 4 factors increase the likelihood of abuse from within the home?

Answer 9

1. Stress - financial problems or parent rs problems
2. Social disadvantages - living on income, being discriminated against
3. Mental illness, substance and domestic abuse -
4. Intellectual/ physical disability of child - increased risk of neglect

Question 10

Child abuse is categorised into 4 categories :

Answer 10

1. Physical
   2.emotional
2. Sexual
3. Neglect

Question 11

What is physical abuse and its impacts ?

Answer 11

Deliberately harming a child and causing injuries
such as bruises, broken bones, burns, cuts

Impacts:
- immediate pain
- medical problems caused by injury
-emotional pain after injuries healed

Question 12

What is child neglect and its impacts

Answer 12

Neglect

Persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical or psychological needs results in impairment of a child’s health or development

Impacts

Child is hungry and not growing properly
Living in filthy clothes
Not getting medical care

Question 13

What is emotional abuse and it’s impacts ?

Answer 13

Persistent emotional maltreatment of a child that causes adverse effects on child development

Impacts
Poor self image and self esteem
Feel responsible for abusive parents

Question 14

Sexual abuse and its impacts

Answer 14

Forcing children to take part in sexual activities

Impacts
-child feels terrible shame
-may feel blames
-may never tell anyone due to being afraid

Question 15

What is FGM ?

Answer 15

Female genital mutilation

Partial or removal of external female female genital for non-medical reasons

Female circumcision

Question 16

Abuse and neglect during childhood increases the later risk in adulthood of

Answer 16

Drug and alcohol misuse

Poor physical or metal health

Early sexual rs

Likelihood of going prison

Question 17

Adverse childhood experiences (ACE)

Answer 17

Refers to a range of negative situations a child may face or witness while growing up

Experiences include emotional physical sexual abuse

Question 18

Staff responsibilities when coming across child safeguarding concern

Answer 18

1. Contact line manager
2. Line manager will contact trusts safeguarding team and discuss case
3. Social services will assess circumstances around the family to whether or not child is at risk of harm

Question 19

By sharing information across agencies what does this allow?

Answer 19

Assess levels of risk the child may be exposed to

This allows them to know what support they should provide next.

Question 20

What does Children’s social care do?

Answer 20

Take a lead in the enquiry and management of child protection cases

Know whether or not child has been involved with them before