questions Flashcards
What are the British values?
Rule of law, Democracy, Mutual respect, Individual liberty, tolerance of different cultures & beliefs.
What is cultural capital?
Providing experiences and resources children may not have at home
i.e going on a bus
What factors can trigger parental conflict?
New baby, bereavement, separation & divorce, mental health problems, financial difficulties, drug/alcohol abuse, children with SEN/behaviour difficulties
What are the statutory requirements in early years?
The EYFS framework sets the standards that early years providers must meet to ensure children learn and develop well and that they are kept healthy and safe. It sets the standard for everything we do
i.e: policies & procedures, safer recruitment, DBS checks, first aid qualification, food and drink, staff, qualification, ratio and training.
Who is the prevent officer? And what is your role regarding Prevent?
______, look for signs in the children in our care and their families of radicalisation and report to police and DSL if you need to act.
What is ment by the term “fabricated illness”?
It is a form of child abuse, when parents exaggerate or make up a child’s illness.
What is witchcraft abuse?
Parents/carers believe that their child is a witch, wizard or has magical powers and abuses them because of this belief.
What is safeguarding?
Preventative measure to protect children from harm.
What are the characteristics of effective learning?
Playing & exploring, active learning, creating and critical thinking.
What would you do if you saw a colleague mishandle a child?
Ask them to leave the room and inform the DSL, if needed speak to Lado.
What does VAWG mean?
Violence against women and girls.
What are our earth values?
Environment, achievement, respect, teamwork, honesty.
What would you do if a parent brought a child in with an unlabelled bottle of medicine and asked that you administer it throughout the day?
Refuse to take the medication, explain to the parent that medication needs to be clearly labelled and prescribed, stating their name, DOB, and date of prescription.
What are the characteristics of effective teaching and learning and how do you know if your key child is demonstrating them?
Active learning, playing and exploring, creating and thinking critically
Observe children to assess how and what characteristics they are using
What does the term cuckooing mean?
Refers to, when a drug dealer takes over a vulnerable persons home to sell/make drugs from their premises.
Can you explain our medical procedure when a child brings in a new medication they have never had before?
Children have to be given new medication at home for 24 hours before we would administer it here, due to risk of allergic reaction.
If a parent/carer comes to collect the child smelling of alcohol, what should you do?
Refuse to hand over the child and ask if someone else csn collect them. Inform the DSL and record it on the childs welfare report.
What are the 3 C’s? And who can you report ICT concerns to?
Content, contact, conduct. Report to internet watch foundation.
What is spiritual possession and how does it affect young people?
Spiritual possession is when a body is thought to be taken over by a spiritual being, some parents believe their child is possessed and abuse them for this reason.
Who are the Bromley children’s and family hub? And when would you contact them?
If there were any safeguarding concerns, they should be contacted.
What are the 7 areas of learning?
Communication & language
physical development
personal, social, and emotional development
Literacy
mathematics
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design
Why is labia elongation carried out?
It is performed under the belief of sexual enchantment for the benefit of both partners
Can you tell me what private fostering is?
When a foster arrangement has been made privately without the involvement of a local authority.
What is infant oral mutilation (teeth worms)?
It is a dangerous and sometimes fatal traditional dental procedure, such as gouging out healthy tooth buds.
Can you name some examples of private fostering?
Children sent from abroad to live with other families or extended family members in the UK
children who’s parents have paid someone to care for them
Teenagers living with the family of a boyfriend/girlfriend.
Children brought to the UK for adoption.
Unaccompanied minors who are living with friends/strangers.
Children who have to live away from their own family as a result of parents separating/divorce or arguments at home.
What is whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing is when an employee reports/records information that they believe shows wrongdoing/cover up in the organisation.
What is child on child abuse?
Bullying between children
Can you tell me what parental conflict is?
When parents and continue arguing about the same things, important to note there is no physical violence.
How would you support a child who was biting each day?
Liase with SENCO if needed, encourage use of chew toys, read books about biting, ABC chart to identify triggers.
Positive reinforcement, look at the environment
How do you plan for a child’s next steps and how do you record it?
Use the development matters as an aide alongside the curriculum of the child’s interests to identify what they can do, use them to identify next steps and record this via our reflections on our planning
What is the procedure if a child is absent from nursery?
If no contact made before 10am, call parents to record the reason of absence. If no answers then call emergency contact, and if no response by 3pm, it is to be noted on the childs wellbeing sheet in their folder. Ensure DSL is aware in the event Bromley children’s and families hub needs to be informed and record everything in diary
How are children supported if English is their second language?
During initial assessment, talk with parents about the child’s development and ask about C/L, for key words. Research language spoken at home, purchase books in home language and use pec cards, now and next boards.
What does the terms intent, implement and impact mean?
Intent - what you intend to teach the child
Implement - how you are going to do this
Impact - what impact it had on the child’s learning and development.
What is forced marriage?
When people do not give consent to marriage.
What is breast ironing?
When breasts are flattened in young children to prevent development.
Where would you find safeguarding information?
Safeguarding folder is kept in the staff room, posters in all rooms, toilet and in the parent area
If you have concerns about a child in your care, what should you do?
Speak to DSL, record information amd ensure it is signed and dated, if needed, contact LADO or Bromley children’s and families HUB depending on the situation.
Who is the local authority LADO?
_________
What is child protection?
Protecting children who are suffering from harm because of abuse.
What is disguised compliance?
Disguised compliance involves parents and carers appearing to co-operate with professionals in order to allay concerns and stop professional engagement.
What is the trio of vulnerabilities?
Domestic abuse, mental ill health, and substance abuse.
Who are the nurseries DSL?
_______, __________, _________
Who are our mental health first aiders?
____, _____,
What is the curriculum?
Individual child’s interests, supporting and building on what they already know. Using the guidance from The Development Matters alongside the areas of learning in the EYFS.
Can you tell me what contextual safeguarding is?
It is an approach to safeguarding in ways young people may be at risk of harm outside of their home environment.
It highlights the identification and response that as young people grow they are influenced by a range of environments and people outside their family, they can encounter risk in any environment such as school, college, or their local community.
How many food allergens are there? And can you name them?
- Celery, gluten, eggs, fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphur dioxide, crustaceans, and soya.
What is Labia elongation?
It is when the labia is stretched using physical pulling or using equipment such as weights to lengthen the labia. More familiar in practice in parts of Eastern and south Africa.
What is extra familial harm? And can you name some?
It is a range of harm types. Sexual and criminal exploitation, bullying, modern slavery & trafficking, gang activities and radicalisation.
What does the term “splash you” mean?
To stab someone with a knife. UK street slang.
What is chroming?
Chroming is a form of volatile substance abuse
Children inhaling solvents or other household chemicals.
What other names refer to the trio of vulnerabilities?
Trilogy of Risk
The Trigger trio
What is Affluent neglect?
Children in wealthy families experiencing neglect, often emotional which makes it harder to identify/spot.
If a child makes a disclosure, what are examples of basic questions we should be asking to establish if there is a concern or not?
What happened?
Who?
When did it happen?
Can you tell me more?
Is there anything else you would like to tell me?
