Lesson 8.1 - Child Protection and GIRFEC

Question 1

What is the young person definition stated under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995?

Answer 1

• Any person who has not attained the age of 16 years

- Any person who has attained 16 years but not 18 years and there is a supervision requirement in force

Question 2

What are the 4 capacities referred to within GIRFEC?

Answer 2

• Successful Learners
• Confident Individuals
• Effective contributors
• Responsible Citizens

Question 3

What are the 8 indicators within the SHANARRI Wheel?

Answer 3

• Safe
• Healthy
• Achieving
• Nurtured
• Active
• Respected
• Responsible
• Included

Question 4

What are the 4 reasons the a mother would have her responsibilities taken away by a court order and passed to the father?

Answer 4

• He was married to the mother at conception or thereafter
• He has been given them by a court order or
• He has agreed rights and responsibilities with the mother and registered them through a legal process as defined by Section 4(1)(2) Children (Scotland) Act 1995
• Although not married to the mother at the time or subsequently, he is recorded as the father on the birth certificate in respect of any birth registered on or after 4th May 2006

Question 5

Section 12, Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 creates it an offence to do what?

Answer 5

• Any person aged 16 years and over who has the potential responsibilities for the charge or care of a child or young person under 16 years, and;
• Wilfully ill-treats, neglects, abandons or exposes him/her in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health (including mental health)

Question 6

Under the Voluntary Named Person Scheme, who have the Named Person function and what are the age ranges?

Answer 6

• Health Visitor (Birth - School)
• Head Teacher or Deputy (Primary School Years)
• Head Teacher, Deputy or Guidance Teacher (Secondary School Years)

Question 7

What are examples of Parental Reactions indicating a child may be subject to abuse?

Answer 7

• Reluctance to discuss child’s injuries
• Inconsistencies in explanation
• Hostility towards an agency
• Uncooperative with home visits
• Stress related issues

Question 8

What are examples of a Child’s Reactions indicating a they may be subject to abuse?

Answer 8

• Undue fear of adults
• Irritability
• Finger grip bruising
• Disproportionate or repetitive bruising
• Unexplained fractures
• Bites, circular burns
• Unusual bruise marks or welt
• Healed injuries, revealed from scars or x-rays