safeguarding Flashcards
define child protection
activity undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or at risk of suffering, significant harm
define children in need
those who require additional support or services to achieve their full potential
define safeguarding
measures taken to minimise risks of harm to children
what are the three components of child abuse
there is significant harm to the child
the carer has some responsibility for harm
significant connection between carer’s responsibility for child and harm to child
what is the legislation for child protection
National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2014
Children and Young People’s Act 2014 - includes children’s rights, GIRFEC, early learning and childcare, ‘looked after’ children
Getting It Right For Every Child
what are the six components of the well being wheel
Safe
Healthy
Achieving
Nurtured
Active
Respected
Responsible
Included
what are the three components of the my world triangle
how I grow and develop
what I need from people who look after me
my wider worldwh
what are the components of the resilience matrix
vulnerability to resilience
adversity to protective environment
what is the basic principle for sharing information
information can be shared when safety at risk or where benefits of sharing the info outweigh public/ individual interest in keeping info confidential
get consent where possible and safe to do so
keep note of the info shared and why
what are the six rights of the child
right to respect
information about yourself
be protected from harm
have your say in life
good start in life
be and feel safe
define dental neglect
persistent failure to meet a child’s basic oral health needs, likely to result in serious impairment of child’s oral health or general development
what could suggest wilful neglect
after problems have been pointed out there is still failure to attend, failure to complete treatment, patient returning in pain, repeated GA
what indicates dental neglect
obvious dental disease to untrained people ie teachers
poor dental health impacts the child (cant sleep, cant eat, can’t concentrate in school)
practical care offered but child not returned for treatment
what are the three stages of managing dental neglect
preventive dental team management
preventive multi agency management
child protection referral
discuss the method of preventive dental team management
raise concerns with patient
offer support
set targets
keep records
monitor progress
discuss the method of preventive multi agency management
liaise with other professionals (school nurse, health visitor) to see if concerns are shared
child may be part of common assessment framework at this level
check if the child is subject to a child protection plan
agree joint plan of action, review at agreed intervals
letter to health visitor of children <5 who fail appointments and have failed to respond to letter from dental practice
discuss the method of a child protection referral
complex or deteriorating situations
follow local guidelines
referral to social services by phone then followed up in writing
refer with as much detail as possible, make a note of who you spoke to and what was discussed
what are the options after referral if the child is in immediate danger
child protection order
exclusion order
child assessment order
removal by police
if the child is not in danger - investigation, initial assessment, discussion then no further child protection or a joint investigation
what five questions are part of GIRFEC and what action is suggested for each
what is getting in the way of the child’s wellbeing - gather information; keep accurate records
do I have everything I need to help this child - gather information; keep accurate records
what can I do now to help this child - raise concerns with parent/ carer; explain what changed are required
what can my profession do to help this child - offer support; liaise with others; monitor progress
what additional help may be required from others - if necessary involved other agencies
