LO5 Flashcards
What safeguarding policy does the ECB have?
Safehands safeguarding policy
- Zero tolerance of abuse
- Prevent harm
- Reduce risks
What is safeguarding?
Ensuring the safety of all participants whilst in your care
Who is considered a vulnerable adult?
+18 who requires community care because of disabilities and who is unable to care/protect themselves against significant harm
How to protect yourself/others from safeguarding accusations?
- Avoid 1-1 ratios
- Use CCTV/windows so can be seen
- Ensure all staff have up to date training for safeguarding
What is the mental capacity act 2005?
Protect and empower people who lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions
What is the children act 1989 and 2004?
Help safeguard children and protect their welfare
Safeguarding also requires you to have? Clear
- Clear safeguarding policies (know what to do when issues occur)
- Clear lines of accountability (know who to report to)
Safeguarding also requires you to have? Effective
- Effective staff selection (DBS checks national insurance number)
- Effective training (training and procedures are followed)
Safeguarding also requires you to have?
- Designated safeguarding lead
- Arrangements to share information with other organisations (NSPCC and social services)
What is a safeguarding policy?
A statement of how to keep children and vulnerable adults safe
What should a safeguarding policy include?
- Statement about commitment to protecting vulnerable people
- How to keep them safe
- How to report concerns
- Supporting procedures that accompany the policy
What are the 4 types of abuse?
- Physical
- Emotional
- Sexual
- Neglect
Physical abuse (includes and signs)
Includes:
- Hitting
- Throwing
- Overtraining
- Deliberately drowning
Signs:
- Recurrent injuries
- Refusal to undress for exercise
Emotional abuse (includes and signs)
Includes:
- Bullying
- Cyber bullying
- Name calling
- Pressure to perform
Signs:
- Becoming introverted
- Developing speech impediments
- Overly aggressive
Sexual abuse (includes and signs)
Includes:
- Encouraging inappropriate behaviour
- Forcing sexual activities
Signs
- Mood swings
- Pregnancy
- Inappropriate sexual behaviour
- Self harm
Neglect abuse (includes and signs)
Includes
- Using unsafe equipment
- Lack of supervision
- Ignoring medical needs
- Withholding medication
Signs
- Lack of energy
- Poor personal hygiene
- Health problems
How should you deal with suspected abuse?
- 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
What role does the child protection in sport unit have?
- Provide safeguarding advice and training
- Minimise risks and prevent harm to children
What role does social services have?
- Provide support and services to young people and parents
- Work with local authorities
What role does an NGB have in regards to safeguarding?
- Provide sport specific training, policies and templates
- Help organisations stay up to date with safeguarding
What role does the NHS have in regards to safeguarding?
- Investigate/treat injuries from safeguarding issues
- Provide/refer specialist help
What role does the police have in regards to safeguarding?
- Investigate safeguarding and school related issues
- Provide/refer specialist help
What role does a school have in regards to safeguarding?
- Provide support/counselling
- Refer to authorities/social services
What role does the NSPCC have in regards to safeguarding?
- Provide advice and support with helpline
- Work with schools to raise awareness
- Provide parental support
