Protecting Children

Question 0

Explain parental responsibility/rights

Answer 0

Safeguarding/promoting health, development.
Mother automatically has these rights.
Father has these rights if:
1.Married to mother during conception or after
2.He was given them by a court order
3.Made with mother & registered at court
4.Recorded as father on birth certificate if after may 2006, even if not married.

Question 1

What does sec 12 children & young persons (scot) act 1937 make it an offence to do?

Answer 1

For any person who has responsibility, charge or care of a child/young person <16, to:
(WILL NEGABEX MANLI CUSIN)
Wilfully ill treat
Neglect
Abandon
Expose in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health

Question 2

Explain charge of a child

Answer 2

You have charge if responsibility has been delegated to you by person with parental rights (e.g. Babysitter)

Question 3

Explain care of child

Answer 3

You have care if you have possession of the child (e.g. Policeman with lost child)

Question 4

Who may be included on the PVG list?

Answer 4

Someone who harms a child or puts them at risk, and is consequently dismissed

Question 5

What is it an offence to do with regard to PVG?

Answer 5

To work in a child care position

For an organisation to employ a person in a child care position if they know that person is listed