Safeguarding Children

Question 1

Meaning of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Answer 1

Protecting from maltreatment

Preventing impairments of health and development

Ensuring provision of safe and effective care

Question 2

Protecting self and staff against allegations of abuse

Answer 2

Ensure appropriate staffing ratio’s

Avoid one to one

Question 3

Safeguarding requirements

Answer 3

Effective recruitment and selection of staff

Clear safeguarding policies

Effective training and support for staff

Designated safeguarding lead

Clear lines of accountability

Adherence to legislation ( the children act 2004)

Arrangements to share information with other organisations

Question 4

Types of abuse

Answer 4

Physical — e.g. hitting, throwing, overtraining, deliberately drowning

Emotional — e.g. bullying, pressure to perform, name calling

Neglect — e.g. using unsafe equipment, lack of supervision

Sexual — e.g forcing or enticing a person to take part in sexual activities

Question 5

Signs of abuse

Answer 5

Physical — recurrent injuries, refusal to undress for exercise

Emotional — becoming introverted, development of speech impediments , overly aggressive

Neglect — lack of energy, poor personal hygiene

Sexual — mood swings, inappropriate sexual behaviour

Question 6

Dealing with suspected abuse

Answer 6

Talk to child or vulnerable adult

Talk to other who know the child or vulnerable adult

Follow safeguarding policies

Reporting to appropriate personnel / authorities (e.g. social services, emergency services)

Question 7

Organisations involved in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Answer 7

Child protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)

Social Services

NGBs e.g. specific safeguarding procedures