It appears that the potential abuser is grooming Aisha through the excessive gifts and attention that she is being given. /Annots [] stream Make sure the child or young person knows they can contact. \&[OQxl1*nd2];,C:{Y@-(^!? The safeguarding of the children is paramount and therefore despite it being a tricky issue to address, it was an issue which was vital to work with in order to safeguard the children. << Please select the checkbox below to indicate your consent. >> Discover the professional benefits of becoming a member today! This may mean they will make a referral and liaise with childrens social care if deemed necessary. /StructParents 0 We are the fastest growing professional network for health visitors worldwide. /Border [0 0 0] /Pages 2 0 R /Rotate 0 /Annots [] 25 0 obj << This service offers free, confidential advice and support to anyone concerned about how safeguarding concerns are dealt with. > Read more about vetting, disclosure and barring checks. Help for children and young people /Subtype /Link Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies /Group 63 0 R /Rotate 0 Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. %PDF-1.3 endobj 30 0 obj Our range of over 180 online courses are fully accredited, trusted by more than 2 million learners and ideal for training you and your team. These are not true case studies; they are fictional scenarios, but they are intended to help make the topic clearer. The offer of early help is essential to ensure issues are addressed in /Contents 74 0 R Here, you have no evidence that Beth is at risk of harm. Namely, this includes teachers, teaching assistants, designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), headteachers and lunchtime staff. 1 0 obj >> /Rotate 0 556 556 556 556 556 556 889 500 556 556 556 556 278 278 278 278 << /Type /Page For more information about how to respond to potential instances of radicalisation, you can access the governments Channel Guidance or educate.against.hate. It might be helpful to have a code of conduct setting out how you expect people to behave when using your premises to help avoid any inappropriate behaviour. MeSH He has tried to tell her that he doesnt need baths, but she doesnt listen to him, persuading him that he will benefit from them. 2) If a child is seriously ill or injured. Make sure they know abuse is never their fault. /Filter /DCTDecode /Type /Page Your organisation should have an anti-bullying policy which sets out how you will respond to incidents of bullying. > Find out more about safeguarding children who come from Black, Asian or minoritised communities. /Resources 58 0 R nWfYb!~T%xb}>nwe-x!W)QC7cfK9O}pcsd> hITTSLtvr=zU6'Gm[s*z9iYzn;`tBSBTp*xP[xRK)N>0vj[fjS,:E /Annots [] /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.0 842.0] The Imam is pleased that the helper is getting young people more engaged but he has heard some of the children talk about her Facebook page and saying that she has messaged them privately and commented on their posts. endobj Introduction to safeguarding. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] It is against the law to produce, possess or share explicit images of anyone under 18, even if this is done consensually, or if a child makes an explicit image of themselves. > See example online safety policy statement and agreement. endobj /StructParents 4 Furthermore, the scenarios above should have helped you think more about how you would respond to possible incidents you may come across. > Read more about online safety and social media, > Listen to our podcast about online safety. No: 923 6593 07 | Registered in the UK: 6428976. /Rotate 0 >> It will clarify what action you are responsible for taking when it comes to child welfare concerns. /Tabs /S Advise groups to wait until adults have left the bathroom before children and young people use them and vice versa. You should also think about health and safety if maintenance work is being carried out, is it safe for children to be around? Health visitors will be observed during safeguarding supervision and interviewed as part of a focus group. /Group 127 0 R Munro is part of a drive to improve the effectiveness of safeguarding/ child protection systems . << /Tabs /S This paper briefly outlines health visitors' work with children and families, reiterating the profession's track record in safeguarding and protecting children work and discussing how important the health visitor role is and how eroded it has become. >> /Group 98 0 R /StructParents 31 > Find out more about recording and sharing information. Your organisation should have behaviour codes that set out how you expect children and adults to behave, including online. /Filter /FlateDecode But if you become aware that a child or young person is at risk of significant harm you must share this information with the relevant agencies. /Type /Annot The information should be factual and not based on opinions. As youre reading the scenarios try to think about: Then go to the reflection part and check your answers. You should already be aware of some of the potential behavioural indicators of radicalisation. /Type /Page /Rotate 0 Call us on 0116 234 7246 However, as her teaching assistant, you know the child well. endobj /Group 42 0 R /ParentTreeNextKey 47 >> That the childs welfare is paramount is enshrined in legislation and practice. Whether you've encountered a safeguarding issue or you want to make sure you're prepared, our examples highlight the steps you should take and the further resources available to help you keep children in your organisation safe. Safeguarding Clinical Scenarios Clinical Scenarios 1) I am concerned that the child is in imminent danger. The centre holds a range of activities for children and young people throughout the day. /Type /Page At night, the children and adults sleep in tents. /Annots [] endobj >> /Tabs /S /Tabs /S >> she is usually on time; Her. /StructParents 26 /Parent 2 0 R Cookies are used to help make this website work and to enhance your experience. This carer is impatient and shouts at her most of the time. > Read more about mandatory child protection training in the UK. In Scotland, you will need a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check if you are undertaking regulated work. /Resources 73 0 R > Learn more about the role of the nominated child protection lead. Here, a teacher is abusing their position and behaving inappropriately with Freddie, a pupil in their care. It is against the law for a person aged 18 or over to have any sexual contact with someone under 18 if the older person holds a position of trust. All staff and volunteers should be made aware of these procedures during their induction and they should be easily accessible to everyone. > Learn more about writing safeguarding policies and procedures. You should include: > Read more about recognising and responding to abuse. She then continued that one of her carers is normally a very angry woman and she does not like her to be around. You are having one of your weekly chats with Fred. /StructParents 3 6 0 obj These. Betty is one of the older people attending the activity-based groups. Choose a suitable venue: use a room with windows so people can see in, or leave the door open. /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /Width 709 Our cookies are enabled by default, but you can turn them off by going into "Manage Cookies" and selecting "I do not consent". Adults should sleep in separate, nearby facilities. Safeguarding children and young people is an ongoing responsibility for all staff working in education and care settings. Make accurate and detailed notes about any concerns you have for a child and share these with your nominated child protection lead. If you have a concern for a child or young person in your group, report it to your nominated child protection lead. Differentiate what youve heard from others from facts and identify where information came from when making notes. This makes effective use of the competences acquired during the SCPHN/HV programme. 16 0 obj Scenario 5: Betty could be experiencing physical abuse (she has bruises) and psychological abuse (embarrassed and uncomfortable). 8600 Rockville Pike /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] Cookies are used to help make this website work and to enhance your experience. Although hes a very kind person and helps her with gardening and carrying her shopping from her car to her flat, or pops in for a coffee and chat, he regularly asks for money. 15 0 obj /Contents 41 0 R /Parent 2 0 R endobj If you believe a child to be at risk of immediate danger, you must call the police on 999. When she was talking to you over the phone, she sounded stressed and unsettled. Fred has always seemed a very lively person, chatty and engaging. << You must carry out the necessary checks on anyone who will be around children or young people. /Group 57 0 R Everyone in the organisation should sign them and understand the consequences for breaching the code. . A young chap in his 30s has recently moved in. Sharon is a qualified counsellor. Others help us to improve your experience and to understand how people use the site. /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] > Read more about supervision and adult to child ratios. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 584 584 584 556 /Group 81 0 R /Type /Page /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /Type /Page /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] If an allegation is made against someone in your organisation you must respond sensitively and promptly. Here, timely referrals for early help and/or a step up to universal plus provision of services may prevent a situation from deteriorating and resulting in harm to a child. During a lesson, Freddie and his friends are talking loudly amongst themselves. You can use the consent form to get emergency contact information and check any medical conditions, allergies, disabilities or other vulnerabilities of the children or young people. 10 0 obj In 2014, I was pleased to have been asked by the Institute of Health Visiting to develop and deliver a programme of training to promote good practice in safeguarding and child protection. "$"$ C " /Parent 2 0 R > View our range of introductory child protection training courses. << For older children, organisations should carry out a risk assessment and consider if it is appropriate for them to go to the bathroom unsupervised. Our online training courses are quick and easy to access and designed to help you gain the necessary skills to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. James is a popular student and is part of a large friendship group. She says that when she tried to approach James to ask why he had suddenly broken off all contact with the group, he got very annoyed and angry. However, anyone else who spends time with children, paid or voluntary, also has this duty. A Buddhist organisation regularly runs nature days for children in the summer with a range of activities. /Tabs /S This is the case even if they are parents of some of the children in the group. /Contents 80 0 R Report the image to the site or network hosting it. parents and of each other) to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a child. >> endobj /Contents 59 0 R NSPCC / All rights reserved. This includes unsupervised activities such as providing advice and guidance on wellbeing. /Im4 129 0 R << 2 0 obj /StructParents 10 << Indeed health visitors have 'a crucial role in the early identification of needs and providing tailored support. endobj /Type /Page Membership of the iHV is open to anyone working in the area of health visiting. Copyright 2023 endobj If youre carrying out certain types of work with children you need to undergo criminal records checks. /Tabs /S << tearful . A village hall regularly hires out rooms to local community groups, including children and young peoples organisations. /Contents 90 0 R You must be able to identify the warning signs that could indicate a childs welfare is at risk. Listen to what the person is saying and reassure them that you believe them and at Re-engage we take this seriously. These. >> > Get information on child protection training requirements in the UK, > Sign up to CASPAR, the NSPCCs current awareness newsletter for policy, practice and research. He is 84 years old, and he has some physical health conditions. /K 35 0 R endobj Your organisation should have clear procedures in place that outline what staff and volunteers should do if they have any concerns about a childs safety and welfare, whether this comes from a child telling you something or noticing the signs of abuse or harm. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (2020). 10 0 obj This can manifest as subtly as behavioural differences, or in more obvious ways such as bruising. 31 0 obj /Contents 126 0 R 14 0 obj The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. The safeguarding of the children is paramount and therefore despite it being a tricky issue to address, it was an issue which was vital to work with in order to safeguard the children. /Contents 65 0 R Keep a record of the fact you were alone with a child or young person, recording the reason you were alone and describing what happened. Working with vulnerable families: a health visiting perspective. This might include talking to the person involved and helping them change their behaviour, or making a child protection referral to the local authority. /S /Transparency If you are unsure whether to report something, contact the NSPCC Helpline for advice and support. In support of Health Visiting Week (#HVWeek), and with todays theme being around Safeguarding, a blog by one of our Fellows, Dr Catherine Powell,Safeguarding and Child Protection Consultant. /Type /Page is three years old. The helper is worried about the child but is unsure what to do. Information for childcare providers and schools, Safeguarding and welfare for childcare providers, Free childcare places for eligible two year olds, Training and development for Childcare providers and Schools, Early Years Welfare and Child Protection Review, Safeguarding and Welfare guidance and templates, Early Education Funding and the Provider Portal. She lives by herself, but she has regular family support from her daughter and son in law. >> A series of tools and guidance to helppeople working in avoluntary setting keep children and young people safe. Select a topic to find the most up to date, practical information and resources produced by our experts to support you in your professional life. 278 333 556 556 556 556 260 556 333 737 370 556 584 333 737 552 /Parent 2 0 R As the member of staff most knowledgeable in safeguarding, the DSL will know how to correctly respond to your concerns. >> You must know which member of staff you should be reporting these concerns to and the procedures that are in place. << HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help As Health visitors the heart of what we do is safeguard children physically and emotionally. We work closely with our members, the public health workforce and wider community to develop and implement a wide range of policy and projects to educate and empower individuals, effect change and celebrate excellence. Staff can consider and discuss the examples, and compare similar instances that they have experienced. You observe how, in the last month, the two of them have been spending a lot of time together separate from James usual group. /Parent 2 0 R As well as understanding how you must deal with concerns, you need to know what actually constitutes a safeguarding issue. /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] Teachers may notice physical indicators that something is not right long before a child seeks help. /Group 75 0 R In this section you will find a wide variety of tools and resources to develop your practice, as well as HV opportunities. You can then contact your coordinator or Re-engage contact (depending upon role) and together, That they have been abused or neglected before, That they are under stress due to poor income or housing poverty, That they are experiencing mental health issues, That they are in an environment where there is domestic abuse, That they are an older person who has care and support needs. Dont tell lots of other people about your conversation, only those who your organisations safeguarding procedures say you need to report it to. It's best practice never to work with children under 16 without parental or carer consent. Not a member? endobj The PVG scheme provides information about how to get a PVG check (Mygov.scot, 2020)3. 18 0 obj << /Group 60 0 R Membership of the iHV is open to anyone working in the area of health visiting. As you go over to them, you see that they are looking at a picture of one of the schools female teachers on a mobile phone. /Resources 46 0 R At events where children will be sleeping over, separate sleeping facilities need to be provided for each gender and age group. xWK59N\e-ZJ'HK>\Dem4KC#{e'/9a]7sb*>{ _vi[;_~wOs/_9xG$:YS84i|i4[Z'ni ~@FZA",0s>ne|):giLcfGywdO2BwOcH? 52ht!YXc2D*t`E^{#)z`6HPnDAI>y"K@'Q=2Ag&}\MJs9J\G 4V!3'U9 xIN P&)FEo-i If they are 16- or 17-years-old, carefully consider whether parental consent is needed. (9rK-qCxWI820(S'QEs0(f`zQEAvc(QEs0 aFQd0=(,QE]QE]QE]QEs0 aQE]QEs0((ft\ q 1[o+R|5 a[o_? 'p9PC@ xsfJ>- P7 r4?CO(Np(=k_m'T[+Ye# A wilderness skills group takes an annual camping trip with about 100 children aged 10-18, including two children with learning disabilities. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] ] 11 0 obj The health visitor will need to decide whether the public interest in sharing that information with the school outweighs the public interest in maintaining confidentiality. << > Find out more about how and when to get criminal records checks. Aisha and her friends then all get into the car and the boyfriend drives off. In one of the activity sessions, you notice Betty is wearing a long sleeved top although it is a very warm day. For the last couple of weeks, Beth has been much quieter and withdrawn. /StructParents 21 Anybody who might come into contact with children or young people should go through safer recruitment practices. /Border [0 0 0] /Rotate 0 A helper at a Muslim youth group is great at working with children who attend. J Adv Nurs. >> Adult's safety concerns should be reported on 0300 123 6720 or between 5pm - 8am on 0300 123 6722 /StructParents 12 /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 112 0 R /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] In fact, since her niece took the responsibility of doing the weekly shopping, she barely has enough food at home, and she feels hungry most of the time. .(ZTD8t{OI cO |ga gO ??i O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,Q 1 J4 O]4F+7C )4o %?Yvk cO 9e=;Kb?i G A? Sh`,QY4 OC )4r{XwF)? However, sexting can leave children vulnerable to bullying, blackmail, online grooming or abuse. /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /Resources 114 0 R Because Aishas boyfriend drives a car you know that he is at least 17 years old, though you suspect hes older. You should report any safeguarding and child protection concerns to your nominated lead or their deputy, who will share the information with the appropriate agencies. /Resources 85 0 R Health visitors' role in family mental health. Contact the police on 999. The person you report to will decide how best to respond. >> Behavioural concerns have been raised in the past. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC /ImageI /ImageB] /Rotate 0 %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Examples of safeguarding issues include bullying, radicalisation, sexual exploitation, grooming, allegations against staff, incidents of self-harm, forced marriage, and FGM. /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.0 842.0] The notion of working together reflects an open and honest relationship with parents, as well as the partnership with other professionals and agencies that are involved in keeping children safe and well. The small body of research evidence in this area is discussed, current policy drivers examined and obstacles to good safeguarding practice described. /Parent 2 0 R This includes acting to prevent neglect, harm or abuse of these individuals. Health visitors work with families and local communities to improve Dont start to investigate or ask detailed or probing questions. becomes . /StructParents 9 } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br /Length 27445 This article includes examples of potential safeguarding scenarios that you may come across. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 549 611 556 556 556 556 500 556 500 Children and young people under 18 who are worried that a sexual image or video of them may have been shared online can use Childline and IWFs. The site is secure. Updated resources for #WorldImmunisationWeek, iHV and Genomics Education Programme collaborate. Some of the parents who are members of the organisation want to help out and get more involved with running and supervising the activities. /Contents 44 0 R He seems very hungry and thirsty, too. In England, Northern Ireland and Wales you will need an enhanced with barred list check if you are undertaking regulated activity. However, when she asks for more food, or the kind of food she loves to eat, her niece either ignores her or gets angry at her. She used to have them every afternoon with a cup of tea. WC2A 2JR, Re-engageisa registered charity in England and Wales (1146149) and in Scotland (SC039377). The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. As you leave work later that day you see Aisha kissing someone who looks at least 18 years old. Every organisation that works with children and young people should have an online safety policy statement which sets out how you are committed to keeping children, staff and volunteers safe online. << These scenarios can be used for individual training purposes or as a team discussion in staff meetings. JFIF C ! > Find out more about what level of child protection training your staff and volunteers need. /RoleMap 36 0 R /Resources 49 0 R Children who have experienced abuse need support. They will also explain why certain incidents could be safeguarding issues. You need to assess the risks of the service youre providing and make sure that you have appropriate measures in place to work safely and responsibly.