Welcome Back

Last Time- Crystal Ball• What five things am I thinking of to do with

last lesson?

Statutory Framework

• What does this important document say about “ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting”

Statutory Framework

• Pick someone’s post it and add why it is important/how you meet this in your own practice.

Today

We will be looking at how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child has

been harmed, abused or bullied,

Our objectives...• Describe the possible signs and indicators of

child protection concerns• Investigate the potential effects of bullying on

children involved• Summarise how to support a child or young

person and their family who are experiencing bullying

• Debate the rights that children and young people, and their carers have in situations where abuse has been alleged or suspected

Types of Abuse

• Physical • Sexual• Emotional • Neglect• Bullying/ Harassment

– In pairs describe as many signs and symptoms that indicate abuse might be happening.

Signs and Symptoms

• Physical Abuse– scratches / cuts / bite marks / pinch marks inconsistent with

normal play activities – burns / scalds inconsistent with explanations offered – bruises in body areas not usually harmed through normal

play activities – bruises indicative of slaps, punches, being squeezed or

violently shaken – bruises suggesting the use of straps or sticks – nervous / fearful watchfulness; fear of physical contact by

adults – unexplained fractures

Signs and Symptoms

• Sexual Abuse– scratching / soreness / unexplained rashes in

the genital areas – stained / bloodstained underclothes – bruises on inner thighs and buttocks – discomfort when sitting or walking – constant wetting or soiling of clothing – suggestion of undue sexual awareness through

play, drawings or the use of inappropriate words

Signs and Symptoms

• Emotional Abuse– undue aggression or withdrawal – constant wetting or soiling of clothing – poor language development / speech

disorders such as stammering or stuttering – inability to relate to adults and other children – telling lies – tantrums beyond the age where they would

be expected as normal development

Signs and Symptoms

• Bullying and Harassment Physical, verbal and indirect

– withdrawn/shyness/isolation– depression– low self-esteem– poor academic achievement– running away– threatened or attempted suicide

Signs and Symptoms

• Neglect– inappropriate or inadequate clothing – poor standards of personal hygiene / unwashed,

dirty clothing – constant hunger – underweight for their age / emaciation – constant tiredness / listlessness – untreated medical conditions – BABIES: constant soreness / rash from infrequent

changing of nappies

Neglect

• Neglect is really hard to measure and often justify, and professionals may be involved to help parents with parenting skills over a period of time.

• The following video highlights this, before we watch the video, please get your selves a drink and some nibbles

Thoughts????

Our Objectives-How are we doing?

Lets go back to bullying

• Why might a child be bullied?

• What are the potential affects on the children and their families?

Bullying

• What should you do if you are concerned that a child or young person is being bullied?

Bullying

• How will you support the child and their family when bullying is suspected or alleged?

Policies and Procedures

• Please ensure you include a policy summary sheet on your setting’s procedure for bullying

The rights of children, young people and their families

• It is important that parents and carers are aware of the local government procedures surrounding safe guarding-many settings provided parents with a copy of a letter

from their local government explaining the responsibilities a setting has in

safeguarding concerns

The rights of children, young people and their families

Please read the last paragraph on page 125 and the first paragraph on page126 of the

Heinemann text book

What to do if you are concerned...

• What are the procedures to follow if you are concerned about a child or young person?

– What records must be made and how?

– What should you do if you feel your concerns are not taken seriously?

Disclosure

• How should you respond to a child or young person who tells you they have been abused (directly or indirectly)?

– Why is it important not to promise you won’t tell anyone?

How have we done? KUI

• As a result of this lesson I:

Now know...

Now Understand

Can use this information....

Our objectives...• Describe the possible signs and indicators of

child protection concerns• Investigate the potential effects of bullying on

children involved• Summarise how to support a child or young

person and their family who are experiencing bullying

• Debate the rights that children and young people, and their carers have in situations where abuse has been alleged or suspected

To the left to the right!

• Tell the person to your left one thing you now know.

• Tell the person to your right one thing you can take back to your setting.

Next Time

• Look at working with children to support their safety and well-being, including E-

safety.