Safeguarding principles

Question 1

Principle 1

Answer 1

Put the wishes, needs and wellbeing of the child and desired outcomes of the adult at risk first

Question 2

Principle 2

Answer 2

Are alert to the needs of individuals at risk and understand what action to take

Question 3

Principle 3

Answer 3

Share appropriate information and have access to discuss concerns about an individual at risk

Question 4

Principle 4

Answer 4

Ability to use professional judgement to work with the individuals needs and personal outcomes

Question 5

Principle 5

Answer 5

Work in a multi agency and cooperative way, record decisions and review progress

Question 6

Principle 6

Answer 6

Supported by leaders/managers to achieve the desired outcomes for the individual

Question 7

Professional Supervision

Answer 7

Having uninterrupted time with a manager to look at knowledge and concerns to avoid harm from happening, to share information.

Question 8

Two key values in safeguarding practice

Answer 8

1. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility

2. A child centered/person centered approach