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Safeguarding Flashcards

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What are the key points from the Summary section?

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  1. Must vs Should distinction
  2. Staff who work with children must read part 1 at least
  3. Staff who don’t work with children can read either Part 1 or the Annex A summary
  4. Everybody in the org must be aware of their responsibilities
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What does ‘child centred’ mean?

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That staff should consider, at all times, what is best for the child

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Can a single staff member have the whole picture?

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No - EVERYONE who works with them has a role to play

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What is the definition of safeguarding?

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  1. Protecting children from maltreatment
  2. Preventing the impairment of children’s mental and physical health
  3. Ensuring children receive safe and effective care
  4. Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
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What is the definition of a child?

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Everyone under the age of 18

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What policies do staff need to be made aware of?

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  1. Child protection
  2. Behaviour policy
  3. Staff behaviour policy
  4. Policies around PA children
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Which part of KCSIE should be provided as a part of induction?

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Part 1 or Annex A at least

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What training must happen?

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All staff must receive training at induction and should receive regular updates. New skills and info should be trained annually.

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Name some risk factors for children for needing early help

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Disability, SEND, mental health, young carer, gangs, going missing, slavery, radicalisation, drug use at home, alcohol use, care, PA, fostered

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Where can children be at risk of abuse and neglect?

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in school, out of school, at home, outside home and online

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What is vital for early identification of abuse and neglect?

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Knowing the signs to look for

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Are abuse and neglect likely to be standalone events?

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No they will overlap and be hard to label

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List some ways children may be at risk outside the home

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  1. Sexual abuse
  2. Teenage relationship abuse
  3. Criminal exploitation
  4. Youth violence
  5. County lines
  6. Radicalisation
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What are the main features of online child on child abuse?

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Online and offline risks often go together:

Children abusing each other online through abusive, harassing or prejudicial messages, sharing of images, sending unsolicited images (e.g. pornography)

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What should staff do if they are unsure about whether something qualifies as abuse?

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Speak to the DSL or deputy

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What is the definition of child abuse?

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Maltreatment of a child, typically through inflicting harm or failing to prevent harm

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What are the three forms of abuse?

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  1. Physical abuse
  2. Emotional abuse
  3. Sexual abuse
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What does physical abuse involve?

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hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning, scalding, drowning, suffocating and others.

Also includes fabricating illness or causing illness (munch)

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What is the definition of emotional abuse?

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the persistent emotional maltreatment of a child such as to cause severe and adverse effects of the child’s development

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What may emotional abuse involve?

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  1. Telling the child they are unloved or conditionally loved
  2. Silencing them
  3. Developmentally inappropriate expectations
  4. Limitation of opportunities to explore
  5. Watching ill-treatment of another
  6. Bullying

Some level of emotional abuse is involved in all maltreatment of a child

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What is the definition of sexual abuse?

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forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities

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What may sexual abuse involve?

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  1. Penetration (rape, oral sex)
  2. Masturbation
  3. Kissing, rubbing, touching
  4. Looking at sexual images
  5. Grooming

Can take place online.

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Who commits sexual abuse?

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Not just men. Can be women and also child on child.

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What is the definition of neglect?

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the persistent failure to meet the child’s basic physical and / or psychological needs

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What different types of neglect are there?

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  1. Failing to provide food, shelter, clothing
  2. Failing to protect a child from physical and emotional harm
  3. Failing to provide supervision
  4. Failing to provide access to medical treatment
  5. Failing to meet emotional needs
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What must all staff be aware of re child on child abuse?

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  1. The school’s policy
  2. That just because you can’t see it, it doesn’t mean it isn’t happening
  3. Downplaying behaviours is unacceptable (e.g. banter, a laugh). Must be challenged
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What is child on child abuse most likely to include?

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  1. Bullying
  2. Teenage relationship abuse
  3. Physical abuse
  4. Sexual violence
  5. Sexual harassment
  6. Upskirting
  7. Hazing
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What is CCE?

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Child Criminal Exploitation - adult exploiting power imbalance for their own criminal ends

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Give some examples of CCE

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  1. County lines
  2. Cannabis factories
  3. Shoplifting and pickpocketing
  4. Vehicle crime
  5. Harming others
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Why is CCE difficult to extract children from?

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They are often:
1. Threatened with violence
2. in debt
3. committing crimes so scared of owning up
4. not treated as victims (especially older children)

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Is it CCE if the child has agreed to do it?

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Yes

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Are children involved in CCE at greater risk of anything else?

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Yes, CSE

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What is CSE?

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Child Sexual Exploitation - it is a form of sexual abuse and has many of the features of sexual abuse

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Can CSE affect 17 year olds?

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Yes

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Is CSE a one time occurrence?

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It can be, but can also be over time. It can even happen without the child knowing in the form of sharing of images.

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What is domestic abuse?

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Psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse that takes place in the home. Can be one off or extended over time.

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What must a teacher do if they suspect a case of FGM?

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They must personally report it to the police

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What is HBA?

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Honour Based Abuse - FGM, Forced Marriage, breast ironing

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What may mental health problems be a sign of?

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abuse, neglect, exploitation

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What should teachers do if they suspect a child is struggling with mental health?

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Report to DSL and follow child protection policy

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What signs may suggest a child is at risk from serious violence?

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  1. Absence
  2. Change in relationships towards older groups
  3. Decline in ed performance
  4. change in wellbeing
  5. Physical injuries
  6. Unexplained gifts (risk of CCE)
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What attitude should staff maintain?

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‘It could happen here’

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When should staff act on any concerns they have?

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Immediately

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Who should always be available to discuss safeguarding concerns?

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DSL and deputy

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What should staff never assume?

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That someone else is dealing with that child

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Should staff worry about sharing information in the context of safeguarding?

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No - DPA and GDPR do not prevent sharing info that could keep a child safe

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What is an early help assessment?

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DSL will liaise with other agencies and may set up an inter-agency assessment as appropriate. If the child’s situation doesn’t improve then a referral to MASH should be considered

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What should the school do if the child is suffering or is likely to suffer from harm?

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MASH referral immediately and police if appropriate

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What is the definition of a child in need?

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Defined in the Children’s Act 1989 as unlikely to achieve or maintain a reasonable level of health and development without services. Or a child who is disabled.

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Who is required to provide services for children in need?

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LA

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What is a Section 47?

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When the LA has a duty to make enquiries if they suspect harm to a child. Includes all forms of abuse and neglect.

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What will the LA do following a referral?

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Range of options:
1. Urgent protection = urgent action
2. Services needed
3. assess for whether they are a child in need
4. assess under section 47

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What should the referrer do if there is no improvement?

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Follow local escalation procedures

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What should be recorded in writing?

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All concerns, discussions and decisions made, and the reasons.

It should be kept confidential and stored securely.

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What is good practice in record keeping?

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Having a file of concerns and referrals for each child

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What should records include?

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  1. Clear summary of the concern
  2. Details of how the concern was followed up
  3. Notes on actions taken, decisions reached and the outcome
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Give some examples of poor practice

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  1. Failing to act on signs of abuse / neglect
  2. Poor record keeping
  3. Failing to listen to the child
  4. Failing to re-assess when situations do not improve
  5. Not sharing info with the right people
  6. Sharing info too slowly
  7. Not challenge those who are dragging their heels
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What should happen if there is a safeguarding concern about a member of staff?

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Refer to the head teacher

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How should concerns about the headteacher be raised?

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Chair of governors or LADO (local A designated officer)

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What is the role of governing bodies?

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  1. Ensure the school complies with legislation
  2. Ensure the school trains staff in the guidance
  3. Have a member of gov body who leads on safeguarding
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Which pieces of legislation should schools be aware of?

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  1. Human Rights Act (1998)
  2. Equality Act (2010) - cannot discriminate - protected characteristics
  3. PSED (Public Sector Equality Duty)
  4. DPA and GDPR
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Should the school take the child’s wishes into account when deciding on action?

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Yes - although action must be in their best interest primarily

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What should an effective child protection policy include?

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  1. Child on child abuse approach
  2. Reporting systems
  3. Multi-agency safeguarding arrangements
  4. online policies and SEND related policies
  5. reviewed annually
  6. available publicly
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The DSL should:

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  1. Be on the leadership team and a senior member of staff
  2. Be given time, resources, training and support
  3. Be given at least one Deputy who is trained to the same standard as the DSL
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What must governing bodies ensure in terms of multi-agency working?

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That the school contributes in line with statutory guidance

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What must schools in a local area commit to in terms of multi-agency working?

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Being fully engaged, and involved and included in each other’s safeguarding arrangements.

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Is following local safeguarding arrangements a statutory duty?

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Yes

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Who should schools work with to promote child welfare?

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  1. Police
  2. Children’s social care
  3. Health services
  4. Any other relevant service
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What should happen when a student leaves the school?

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Their child protection file is transferred within 5 working days for an in year transfer and within 5 days of starting a new year

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What frequency should safeguarding training for all staff be?

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At least annually, with regular updates throughout the year

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What should the school’s programme of preventative education include?

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  1. Health and respectful relationships
  2. Boundaries and consent
  3. Stereotyping, prejudice and equality
  4. Body confidence and self-esteem
  5. Abusive relationships (including harassment)
  6. Honour based abuse
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What are the four areas of risk in online safety?

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content, contact, conduct, commerce

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Online safety: What is content?

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being exposed to illegal or harmful content - porn, fake news, racism, self-harm, suicide, extremism, radicalisation

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Online safety: What is contact?

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harmful interaction with another user - peer to peer pressure, adults posing as children, grooming

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Online safety: What is conduct?

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online behaviour that increases chance of harm - sending explicit messages, sharing nudes, online bullying

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Online safety: What is commerce?

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risks such as online gambling, advertising, phishing, scams.

If at risk report to Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)

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What should schools consider to increase online safety?

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  1. Firewalls and monitoring
  2. Mobile phone policy
  3. Teach online safety
  4. Review the policy annually
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What are included in the filtering and monitoring standards?

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  1. Clear roles for who is in charge
  2. Review at least annually
  3. Block harmful content
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Who should be told if a staff member is dismissed or removed due to safeguarding concerns?

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Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

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What does reasonable force mean?

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‘Using no more force than is needed’

81
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Give some examples of reasonable force

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  1. Guiding a child by the arm
  2. Breaking up a fight
  3. Restraining to prevent injury
  4. Blocking a pupil’s path
82
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Is a ‘no contact’ policy a good idea?

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No

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Which groups of children are at greatest risk of harm?

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  1. Children with a social worker
  2. PA
  3. Mental health issues
  4. LAC
  5. Care leavers
  6. SEND
  7. LGBT
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What is the role of the Designated Teacher

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Work with the LA to promote the ed achievement of LAC students

85
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What training do staff involved in recruitment need?

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All the content from part 3 of KCSIE

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Recruitment: What should the advert contain?

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  1. Requirements of the post
  2. Safeguarding requirements of the role
  3. School’s commitment to safeguarding
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Is a CV enough for applicants to provide?

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No - they must provide an application form

88
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What must shortlisted candidates provide?

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Self-declaration of their criminal record info

89
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What is good shortlisting practice?

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  1. two people carry out shortlisting, one of whom is in the interview
  2. look for gaps in employment and interrogate
  3. perform an online search
90
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What should happen in terms of references?

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  1. no open references
  2. from current employer (signed by head teacher)
  3. reference from last time they worked with children
  4. contact referees where info is vague
  5. follow up any concerns
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What would be concerning in the context of an interview?

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  1. implication adults and children are equal
  2. not recognising vulnerability of children
  3. idealisation of children
  4. poor understanding of boundaries
  5. poor safeguarding practice
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Before employment, must check:

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  1. Identity
  2. DBS
  3. Physical and mental capacity
  4. Right to work in UK
  5. Qualifications, QTS
93
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What is regulated activity?

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When a person is responsible for the care of children or comes into contact with them as a part of work - teaching, training, caring etc

94
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What types of DBS checks are there?

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  1. Basic
  2. Standard
  3. Enhanced
  4. Enhanced with children’s barred list info
94
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Which type of DBS check will most staff require?

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Enhanced with children’s barred list info

94
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When should the applicant provide their DBS certificate?

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Before taking up the role, or as soon as possible after

94
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What type of DBS would you request for contractors and people not engaging in regulated activity?

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Enhanced

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What should happen to a teacher who hasn’t produced their DBS yet?

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  1. Appropriate supervision
  2. Children’s barred list check
  3. All other checks
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When do you not need an enhanced DBS check?

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When the person was in a similar role less than three months prior

97
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If an adult is supervised, is it regulated activity?

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No. No DBS required.

98
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What does the DBS Update Service allow?

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  1. Portability of DBS check across employers
  2. free online checks to determine if there have been changes
  3. Full list of employers who have requested a check
99
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What is a Section 128 Direction?

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It prohibits an individual from taking up ‘management’ positions within a school

100
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How do schools check for prohibitions, directions, sanctions and restrictions?

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Using the TRA’s Employer Access Service

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What is the single central record?

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A record of all pre-appointment checks:
- ID check
- children’s barred list check
- Enhanced DBS
- prohibition from teaching check
- Quals
- Right to work in UK

102
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If a volunteer has not had DBS through, can they be alone with children?

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No. They must be supervised.

103
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When is there a duty to refer to the Disclosure Barring Service?

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When the individual has:
1. engaged in concerning conduct
2. satisfied the harm test
3. been cautioned or convicted of a relevant offence

104
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What are the two aspects to consider when an allegation is made?

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  1. Looking after the welfare of the child
  2. Investigating and supporting the person subject to the allegation - discuss with LADO if unsure
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What should schools do before contacting the LADO about an allegation against a member of staff?

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Investigate basic facts about the allegation - where the teacher was, CCTV, witnesses

106
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What is the role of the LADO in allegations against staff?

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To ensure that an appropriate investigation is carried out, by police, social care or the school. They don’t investigate themselves.

107
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Who normally carries out investigations into allegations?

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Senior teacher

108
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When should suspension of a staff member be considered?

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Where there is suspicion of harm to children or potentially grounds for dismissal

109
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Is an accusation against a member of staff confidential?

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Yes

110
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What are the five possible outcomes of an investigation?

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  1. Substantiated
  2. Malicious (deliberate harm to the accused)
  3. False
  4. Unsubstantiated
  5. Unfounded
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What follows a substantiated allegation?

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  1. Consider whether to refer to the TRA
  2. Legal requirement to refer to DBS where there is a chance of harm to a child
112
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Should settlement agreements be made if the allegation involves child safety?

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Nope

113
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What is a low level concern in relation to staff?

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Where they haven’t followed the code of conduct and there is ‘nagging doubt’ - e.g. being over friendly, having favourites, having photos of children, humiliating children

  • doesn’t meet the threshold to report to LADO
114
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What should you do if there is doubt about whether the threshold for harm has been reached?

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Consult with LADO

115
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What approach should schools take towards sexual violence and harassment?

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Zero tolerance

116
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Give examples of sexual violence

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Rape, penetration, assault, forced activity

117
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What is the age of consent?

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16

118
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At what age can no child consent to any sexual activity?

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Under 13

119
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Give examples of sexual harassment

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lewd comments, comments of clothing, name calling, jokes, deliberate touching, displaying pictures or images, online

120
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What is HSB?

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Harmful Sexual Behaviour - it is distinct from normal developmental activity

121
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Who are the two main partners in dealing with sexual violence and harassment?

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LA Social Care and Police

122
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What should you do if a device contains inappropriate images of a child?

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Hand to the police without viewing

123
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How should you respond to a disclosure?

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  1. Don’t promise confidentiality
  2. Listen carefully
  3. reflect back using the child’s language
  4. prompt with open questions
  5. can ask directly if they have been harmed
  6. written record MUST be made (not necessarily in the moment)
124
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When should you call the police in general?

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  1. When it involves someone outside the school community
  2. When there is significant risk of harm
  3. Anything involving weapons
  4. If there are repeat, aggravating factors
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