Safeguarding

Question 1

Define child abuse

Answer 1

maltreatment of a child by a parent or caregiver
intent is not important when deciding if abuse has occurred - just that the child has suffered harm

action or inaction that causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of harm to a child

harm = detrimental impact on the child caused by the abuse

Question 2

Types of child abuse

Answer 2

physical
emotional
sexual
neglect

Question 3

Signs of physical abuse

Answer 3

injuries without adequate explanations/different explanations between parent and child

injuries on soft parts of body

reluctance to show skin

change in child’s demeanour

expressing fear or being watchful towards adults

flinching when approached

Question 4

Define neglect

Answer 4

failure of parent/guardian to ensure that the child’s needs are being met

Question 5

Signs of neglect

Answer 5

untreated medical/dental issues
low self-esteem or self-worth
failure of adults to respond to the child
injuries which indicate a child has not been appropriately supervised eg. burns/falls
poor state of clothing
poor hygiene
infestations eg. scabies, lice
unsuitable home environment
poor language, communication or social skills

Question 6

Signs of emotional abuse

Answer 6

low self-esteem or self-worth
harmful interactions with parent or guardian
hiding or stealing food
changes in behaviour or emotional state eg. self-harm
running away
developmental delay

Question 7

Signs of sexual abuse

Answer 7

child possessing awareness of sexual issues inappropriate for age
eating disorders
sleep disturbances
acting in what is perceived to be a sexualised manner
repeated UTIs
significant behaviour change
self-harm
suicidal ideation