Transition Block A - Child Protection Modules and Assessment Flashcards
What classifies as a child and according to which act in Scotland?
The children and young people (Scotland) act 2014 defines the purposes of all parts of the act, that the wellbeing of a child/young person has to be considered until they reach the age of 18 years.
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 defines who a parent (or Relevant Person) is and what their responsibilities and rights are towards their children. All mothers have parental responsibilities and rights – only a court order can take any of them away. A father also has these responsibilities and rights, but only if what?
Fathers only have parental responsibilities and rights if: * He was married to the mother at the time of the child’s conception * He has been given the responsibilities and rights by a court order * He has made and registered, together with the mother, a Parental Responsibilities and Parental Rights Agreement
From April 2006 a change in the law was made. The Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 states that when the birth is registered by both parents and the father’s name is on the child’s birth certificate, full and equal parental responsibilities and rights are given. Does this apply in retrospect to parents before this date?
The family law (Scotland) act 2006 which states that when the birth is registered by both parents and the fathers name is on the certificate, full and equal parental responsibilities and rights are given only applies to births from this date onward - it DOES NOT apply in retrospect
Which of the following are the responsibilities of parents? Tick all that apply. Safeguard and promote their child’s health, development and welfare Give their child the direction & guidance he or she needs Keep up their personal relationship & contact with their child - even if they do not normally live with him or her Act, when necessary as their child’s legal representative
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995 states that ‘a parent must - in the interests of the child and as far as practicable’: Safeguard and promote their child’s health, development and welfare Give their child the direction and guidance he or she needs Keep up their personal relationship and contact with their child - even if they do not normally live with him or her Act, when necessary, as their child’s legal representative
It is not necessary to specify a category of abuse when working to protect children, but it is helpful to be aware of the different kinds of abuse some children might experience. What are the different categories of abuse set out by the Scottish Government Policy?
* Physical injury * Physical Neglect * Non-organic failure to thrive * Emotional abuse * Sexual abuse
Physical injury Physical Neglect Non-organic failure to thrive Emotional abuse Sexual abuse Physical injury may involve hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning or scalding, drowning, suffocating or otherwise causing physical harm to a child. * What is the law on physical chastisement of children in scotland?
As of October 2019, the law states that any form of corporal punishment is illegal to any child
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In all of the above situations, you may not be clear if a child or young person is being harmed but you cannot choose to ignore the information you have. You must take action to ensure the child/young person is safe and they get the help they need.
What factors should practitioners pay particular attention to when assessing risk for a child? You are aware of signs of domestic abuse. Parents are refusing to allow access to the child or to the home. There is evidence of alcohol and/or drug misuse during pregnancy, A child is taking on caring responsibilities for a parent with mental health problems which are inappropriate for his/her age.
A practitioner should pay attention to all of these when assessing risk for a child You are aware of signs of domestic abuse. Parents are refusing to allow access to the child or to the home. There is evidence of alcohol and/or drug misuse during pregnancy, A child is taking on caring responsibilities for a parent with mental health problems which are inappropriate for his/her age.
Anyone who knows or suspects that a child has suffered, is suffering or is at risk of abuse, must make a child protection referral without delay to the relevant agency. True. False.
TRUE
Anyone who knows or suspects that a child has suffered, is suffering or is at risk of abuse, must ensure this information is shared with the Named Person. True. False Who is the Named Person?.
True The Named Person will be the: * Child or young person’s Health visitor (pre-school) * or Family Nurse (pre-school stage) * or Education staff depending on their age/stage of development
The Initial Referral Discussion (IRD) is the first stage in a process of joint information sharing, assessment and decision-making about risk to children. It agrees a co-ordinated response by the 3 Core Agencies: What are these three agencies? Which is most important?
The three agencies are: Health Police and Social Work No agency has primacy - ie none are more important than the other
A decision may be made after the Child Protection investigation to hold a Child Protection Case conference. * The Child Protection Case Conference is a formal multi-agency meeting where all of the professionals involved with the child / family share their assessments, including chronologies and risk assessments, and identify necessary actions to protect a child. There are 4 Types. What are these 4 types of Conference?
Initial - the first conference held Review - must be held at least 3 months after the initial conference and at 6 monthly intervals thereafter until the child’s name is removed from the child protection register 7 Pre-birth - held when there is concern about risk of harm to a child once born. Transfer - held when a child on the Child Protection Register moves from one local authority area to another.
Who are the core agencies involved in the Initial Referral Discussion? Tick all that apply. Police. Education. Health. The reporter to the Children’s Hearing. Social Work (Child Care and Protection).
Police Health Social Work (Child Care and Protection)
If there is reasonable concern that a child may be at risk of significant harm this will this override a professional or an agency requirement to keep information confidential?
If there is reasonable concern that a child may be at risk of significant harm this will ALWAYS override a professional or agency requirement to keep information confidential. Staff caring for adults should always ask whether there are dependent children at home.’
When a child is considered to be at risk of harm, which of the following takes priority in relation to the sharing of information? The protection of confidential and sensitive information. The best interest of the child.
The best interest of the child will take priority when a child is considered to be at risk of harm
