Safeguarding means protecting people's human rights, health and general wellbeing. /Type /Page official website and that any information you provide is encrypted endobj Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. This document is available to iHV members only, Institute of Health Visiting | c/o Royal Society for Public Health, John Snow House, 59 Mansell Street, London E1 8AN, Tel: +44 (0) 207 265 7352 | Email: [emailprotected]. The person you report to will decide how best to respond. Try to find out a bit more about whats happened, including who sent the image and who has seen it. The small body of research evidence in this area is discussed, current policy drivers examined and obstacles to good safeguarding practice described. endobj Even when incidents happen outside of your organisation, you have a responsibility to take action to protect the children and young people involved. /Contents 53 0 R /Tabs /S << Authoritative practice, a buzzword in contemporary child protection working, means having high expectations of all parties (i.e. Safer recruitment is a set of practices to help make sure everybody working with children is suitable to do so. << You should never wait until a child or young person tells you directly that they are experiencing abuse before taking action. It is highly likely that you will need to take a similar course of action for the majority of the safeguarding concerns you have, including for the scenarios outlined above. /Annots [] /Contents 104 0 R /StructParents 4 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. /Type /Page You have your suspicions that Beths drastic change in personality may be a result of physical abuse occurring. /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] Updated resources for #WorldImmunisationWeek, iHV and Genomics Education Programme collaborate. << asking them to share their safeguarding and child protection policy with you and checking it is adequate, sharing your organisations safeguarding and child protection policy with the group and asking them to sign an agreement stating they will comply with it, making sure groups have carried out risk assessments. 30 0 obj /Border [0 0 0] Everyone in your organisation who comes into contact with children and young people should take child protection training to make sure they know how to recognise and respond to child protection concerns. This is the case even if they are parents of some of the children in the group. These are the main incidents you are likely to come across, however, there may be others. Teachers may notice physical indicators that something is not right long before a child seeks help. Scenario 5: Betty could be experiencing physical abuse (she has bruises) and psychological abuse (embarrassed and uncomfortable). /Creator (easyPDF SDK 4.3) Here, a teacher is abusing their position and behaving inappropriately with Freddie, a pupil in their care. FOIA Everyone who works with children should have been through a safer recruitment process and have had the appropriate checks. << 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. Anybody who might come into contact with children or young people should go through safer recruitment practices. /Parent 2 0 R /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] This might include talking to the person involved and helping them change their behaviour, or making a child protection referral to the local authority. /Resources 76 0 R For some families, a referral to childrens social care (or in an emergency the police service) will be needed. 11 0 obj /Type /Page Other excellent resources include: Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff (2019) /Parent 2 0 R /Group 120 0 R /StructParents 13 Core training. You can help a child or young person who is telling you about abuse by staying calm, letting them take their time and giving them your full attention. Namely, this includes teachers, teaching assistants, designated safeguarding leads (DSLs), headteachers and lunchtime staff. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Without context, it is sometimes difficult to judge if there is a potential safeguarding concern. /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] > Read more about mandatory child protection training in the UK. endobj /Parent 2 0 R Addressing children and young peoples needs early can help protect them from harm. Examples of safeguarding issues include bullying, radicalisation, sexual exploitation, grooming, allegations against staff, incidents of self-harm, forced marriage, and FGM. This carer is impatient and shouts at her most of the time. She sets up a free counselling service and holds sessions in the local community centre. The upstairs flat is regularly being rented out. << Tell them that the information will be treated seriously. /StructParents 3 >> There should be procedures in place for you to escalate concerns about behaviour from members of other organisations using the space. /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] 21 0 obj Because Aisha is under 16, she cannot give consent to a potentially sexual relationship with someone who is significantly older. 667 667 667 667 667 667 1000 722 667 667 667 667 278 278 278 278 /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /Rotate 0 The iHV has subsequently published the top twenty messages as Practice Guidance[1]. Never promise a child or young person you will keep something confidential. 29 0 obj >> She specialises in creating Health and Safety content at High Speed Training and is particularly passionate about environmental issues and first aid awareness. The choir leader has a key role in the church and the helper doesnt want to cause problems. discuss with school nurse or health visitor parental mental health or substance abuse ability of the carers to parent [disability, physical or intellectual] . endobj /Parent 2 0 R 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. Adults should sleep in separate, nearby facilities. 17 0 obj Liaise with your organisations nominated child protection lead to draw up a safeguarding and child protection plan for the event which sets out your policies and procedures for keeping children safe. /CreationDate (D:20060405095936-07'00') /Subtype /Link Your organisation needs to consider what risks children might be exposed to at your venue and take steps to mitigate those risks. /Type /Page /Resources 52 0 R /Annots [] /Group 81 0 R Safeguarding adults means everyone working together to prevent abuse and neglect, while taking into account each person's views, wishes, feelings and beliefs. /StructParents 0 > Read more about the role of the nominated child protection lead, > Listen to our podcast about nominated child protection leads, > Find out about the safeguarding roles and responsibilities of school staff. If you have a concern for a child or young person in your group, report it to your nominated child protection lead. > Get information on child protection training requirements in the UK, > Sign up to CASPAR, the NSPCCs current awareness newsletter for policy, practice and research. Health visitors' work in child protection is important, and part of a continuum of public health activity including universal preventative work, identifying and working with vulnerable children . As youre reading the scenarios try to think about: Then go to the reflection part and check your answers. /Font 128 0 R Childrens and adults groups should always have separate spaces. /Annots [100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R 103 0 R] /StructParents 16 The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. /Type /Page /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] The broader elements of the role mean that health visitors can lead teams and deliver effective public health services. /Type /Page 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. 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. Any concern about someones behaviour with children and young people should be reported following your organisation's procedures. /Rotate 0 You should also consider any risks that may arise from the area around the venue. /Lang (en-GB) Make sure they have someone to talk to and let them know they can contact Childline for free, confidential support at any time. The PVG scheme provides information about how to get a PVG check (Mygov.scot, 2020)3. 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. /ModDate (D:20060405095936-07'00') /StructParents 10 endobj /CreationDate (D:20210318003917Z') [1] Powell, C (2017) Serious Case Reviews: messages for health visiting practice Institute of Health Visiting. . /Contents 38 0 R This includes providing personal services to children. You should have a proper discussion with them, allowing you to clearly express your suspicions. These. Contact the police on 999. /Rect [96 300.6 300.9 314.4] Cookies are used to help make this website work and to enhance your experience. Help for adults concerned about a child /StructParents 12 >> "$"$ C " >> /Group 60 0 R /Width 709 Help for children and young people << You should inform the child and their parents or carers before you start that you might not be able to keep information confidential if you need to take steps to protect them. Any group or organisation that involves children and young people should have procedures setting out what steps should be taken if a child is involved in sexting as part of their overall safeguarding policy. That the childs welfare is paramount is enshrined in legislation and practice. 4 0 obj /Subtype /Image Anybody working in or with your organisation should understand your safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures and agree to follow them. /MediaBox [0.0 0.0 595.32 841.92] The definition of safeguarding provided in statutory guidance embraces our core values of prevention, provision of safe and effective care, and in enabling all children to have the best possible outcomes. The helper is worried about the child but is unsure what to do. is three years old. > View our range of introductory child protection training courses.
