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Question 1

What safeguarding policy does the ECB have?

Answer 1

Safehands safeguarding policy
- Zero tolerance of abuse
- Prevent harm
- Reduce risks

Question 2

What is safeguarding?

Answer 2

Ensuring the safety of all participants whilst in your care

Question 3

Who is considered a vulnerable adult?

Answer 3

+18 who requires community care because of disabilities and who is unable to care/protect themselves against significant harm

Question 4

How to protect yourself/others from safeguarding accusations?

Answer 4

• Avoid 1-1 ratios
• Use CCTV/windows so can be seen
• Ensure all staff have up to date training for safeguarding

Question 5

What is the mental capacity act 2005?

Answer 5

Protect and empower people who lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions

Question 6

What is the children act 1989 and 2004?

Answer 6

Help safeguard children and protect their welfare

Question 7

Safeguarding also requires you to have? Clear

Answer 7

• Clear safeguarding policies (know what to do when issues occur)
• Clear lines of accountability (know who to report to)

Question 8

Safeguarding also requires you to have? Effective

Answer 8

• Effective staff selection (DBS checks national insurance number)
• Effective training (training and procedures are followed)

Question 9

Safeguarding also requires you to have?

Answer 9

• Designated safeguarding lead
• Arrangements to share information with other organisations (NSPCC and social services)

Question 10

What is a safeguarding policy?

Answer 10

A statement of how to keep children and vulnerable adults safe

Question 11

What should a safeguarding policy include?

Answer 11

• Statement about commitment to protecting vulnerable people
• How to keep them safe
• How to report concerns
• Supporting procedures that accompany the policy

Question 12

What are the 4 types of abuse?

Answer 12

• Physical
• Emotional
• Sexual
• Neglect

Question 13

Physical abuse (includes and signs)

Answer 13

Includes:
- Hitting
- Throwing
- Overtraining
- Deliberately drowning
Signs:
- Recurrent injuries
- Refusal to undress for exercise

Question 14

Emotional abuse (includes and signs)

Answer 14

Includes:
- Bullying
- Cyber bullying
- Name calling
- Pressure to perform
Signs:
- Becoming introverted
- Developing speech impediments
- Overly aggressive

Question 15

Sexual abuse (includes and signs)

Answer 15

Includes:
- Encouraging inappropriate behaviour
- Forcing sexual activities
Signs
- Mood swings
- Pregnancy
- Inappropriate sexual behaviour
- Self harm

Question 16

Neglect abuse (includes and signs)

Answer 16

Includes
- Using unsafe equipment
- Lack of supervision
- Ignoring medical needs
- Withholding medication
Signs
- Lack of energy
- Poor personal hygiene
- Health problems

Question 17

How should you deal with suspected abuse?

Answer 17

• Take what the child is saying seriously
• Act calmly around them
• Don’t ask leading questions
• Following safeguarding procedures
• Talk to the person or others who know them
• Don’t talk to alleged abuser
• Provide safe environment
• Report it to safeguarding lead
• Report it e.g. social services/emergency services

Question 18

What role does the child protection in sport unit have?

Answer 18

• Provide safeguarding advice and training
• Minimise risks and prevent harm to children

Question 19

What role does social services have?

Answer 19

• Provide support and services to young people and parents
• Work with local authorities

Question 20

What role does an NGB have in regards to safeguarding?

Answer 20

• Provide sport specific training, policies and templates
• Help organisations stay up to date with safeguarding

Question 21

What role does the NHS have in regards to safeguarding?

Answer 21

• Investigate/treat injuries from safeguarding issues
• Provide/refer specialist help

Question 22

What role does the police have in regards to safeguarding?

Answer 22

• Investigate safeguarding and school related issues
• Provide/refer specialist help

Question 23

What role does a school have in regards to safeguarding?

Answer 23

• Provide support/counselling
• Refer to authorities/social services

Question 24

What role does the NSPCC have in regards to safeguarding?

Answer 24

• Provide advice and support with helpline
• Work with schools to raise awareness
• Provide parental support