S.E.N.S.E (ThinkFamily Safeguarding)

Question 1

S

Answer 1

I will be SURE I am considering the needs of the whole family and be responsive to those needs.

Question 2

E

Answer 2

I will consider all the factors of EVERYONE in the home, and frequent visitors, including things like poverty, use of drugs, alcohol, domestic abuse, and mental ill health, which may impact upon all the family.

Question 3

N

Answer 3

I will think about the family’s NEEDS and all staff involved with the family so we can work together.

Question 4

S

Answer 4

Sharing information can save lives - I will make sure information is SHARED appropriately according to the level of risk and the need for people to understand any problems.

Question 5

E

Answer 5

I will ESCALATE my concerns to all levels of line management if am not being listened to or heard.