Safeguarding

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Importance of safeguarding.
Ensures that the children are protected from harm.
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989
A child’s basic needs are required to be met, we should help the children to reach their full potential.
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Children Act 1989
Provides framework that states the care and protection of children and it centres on the welfare up until their 18th birthday.
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The Education Act 2002
Ensures that schools are actively safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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Children Act 2004
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
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Working together to safeguard children 2018
Sets the goals for inter-agency working and promoting the welfare of children from any background in the setting.
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Signs and symptoms of domestic abuse
Physical injuries and excuses for them. Anxiety, depression, stress. Absent from work. Low self-esteem. Unable to communicate independently. Lack of money. Increased drug use.
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Behavioural indicators of domestic abuse
Aggression. Anti-social behaviour. Attention seeking. Wetting the bed, nightmares, insomnia. Having sickness or being ill. Eating disorders. Outbursts or tantrums.
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Signs and symptoms of neglect
Poor appearance or hygiene. Being smelly or dirty. Being hungry. Having unwashed clothes. Wrong clothing for seasonal periods. Frequent and untreated nappy rash
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Behavioural indicators of neglect
Clingy or aggressive. Withdrawn, depressed, anxious. Changes in eating habits. Obsessive behaviour. Lack of concentration. Missing school.
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Signs and symptoms of physical abuse
Bruises Broken bones Burns or scalds Bite marks Scarring Effects of poisoning Head injuries
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Behavioural indicators of neglect
Wary of physical contact with others. Seem to be frightened of parents or other adults. Don't show emotion when hurt. Regression. Wears inappropriate clothing to hide bruises or injuries.
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A note to remember...
just because a child has bumps and bruises it doesn’t mean they are being abused, you need to look for patterns such as unexplained injuries will need to be reported to DSL.
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Signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in babies and young children.
Overly affectionate to unfamiliar people. Seem unconfident, wary or anxious. May not have a close relationship with parents or caregiver. May be aggressive towards other children and animals.
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Signs and symptoms of emotional abuse in older children.
Use language you wouldn’t expect them to know. Struggle when controlling emotions. Isolated from parents. Lack social skills.
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Behavioural indicators of emotional abuse.
Unconfident and lack self-assurance. Struggle when controlling emotions. Have difficulty forming or maintaining relationships. Act in ways inappropriate for age group.
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Signs and symptoms of sexual abuse.
Bruises. Bleeding, discharge, soreness in genital or anal area. STIs or STDs. Pregnancy.
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Behavioural indicators of sexual abuse.
Avoid being alone with or are frightened of a person/ people they know. Uses language of a sexual nature, that you wouldn’t expect them to know. Regressing. Using alcohol or drugs. Self-harm. Changing eating habits.
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Signs and symptoms of bullying.
Belongings lost or damaged. Physical injuries and bruises that are unexplained. Being afraid to go to school. Not doing well at school. Stealing or asking for money frequently. Being nervous. Problems eating or sleeping.
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Behavioural indicators of bullying.
Develop mental health issues. Fewer friendships. Not accepted by peers. Wary or suspicious of others. Problems adjusting to school.
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Additional parties whom have roles and responsibilities in regards to safeguarding children.
Police, social services, school, health visitor, NSPCC, probation services, psychology services.
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The risks and consequences of children having mobile phones and being online
Give out personal information which can be used to steal their identity and commit fraud. Cyberbullying or trolling. Download viruses. Pictures posted or sent cannot be taken back. Grooming.
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How to reduce these risks on social media.
Make children aware of dangers. Images from unknown sources never downloaded. Stop conversations that are sexually suggestive. Monitor child’s social media and look out for strange messages.
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How to reduce these risks on the internet.
Filters on the internet and computer so inappropriate material cannot be accessed. Lock down tablets and mobile phones. Choose a screen name which isn’t the same as their real name. Showing and explaining the risks of the internet.
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How to reduce these risks when buying online.
Secure websites. Secure third party payment systems. Make sure passwords are secure.
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How to reduce these risks when using mobile phones.
Lock down mobile phones with filtering software. Explain dangers of giving out their mobile numbers to people they do not know or trust.
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The responsibility of the practitioner in relation to e-safety when minimising risk.
Check websites before use. Supervise children. Role model safe online behaviour. Use filters on computers and lock them down. Check privacy settings to ensure personal data is not being shared.
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The responsibility of the practitioner in relation to e-safety when educating children.
Storybooks. Resources on websites.
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