Topic 7: Policies and procedures to safeguard vulnerable children Flashcards
What policies are in place to safeguard vulnerable children?
safeguarding policies and confidentiality policy
What are the main features of a safeguarding policy? (x3)
Whistleblowing
Definitions of abuse, harm and neglect
Who is the safeguarding deputy and the safeguarding lead.
What are the differences between safeguarding children and adults?
You have more responsibility over children
Adults have more control but you are still responsible for them (mental capacity act)
What are the key features of a confidentiality policy that protect the vulnerable?
Information stored securely
Training
Friendly but not friends
What other precautions have to be taken when safeguarding vulnerable individuals?
Risk assessments
Suitable ways of recruiting staff and training them
Designated safeguarding (protection) officer
Disclosure and barring services
What is a risk assessment?
A legal document that identifies the risks and areas of danger that could harm the vulnerable.
Why are risk assessments necessary?
To keep people safe and to prevent further harm
What needs to be in place to train a new staff member to work with children?
DBS because it’s a legal requirement
Behaviour management training
Safeguarding training
What are the key features of the disclosure and barring service?
They are responsible for placing or removing people from the barred list for the UK
Replaced the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)
What procedure needs to be carried out when working with vulnerable people?
A DBS check needs to be carried out before an individual can be taken on fully
What are the main duties of a child protection officer?
Ensuring individuals are trained properly in signs, symptoms and disclosures
Ensuring the safety of the children
