1. Creating Safer Space Module A1 Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Foundation Training

2. Creating Safer Space Module A2 Introduction As Christians we are charged to love and care for each other. This is particularly true where the most vulnerable members of our community are concerned. (The Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy)

3. Creating Safer Space Module A3 Aim of this training To enable participants to deal confidently and appropriately in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in the church context.

4. Creating Safer Space Module A4 Outline of the training session Introduction and ground rules Setting the scene What children need What is abuse? Values and judgements Your role in safeguarding Making referrals Guidelines

5. Creating Safer Space Module A5 Introduction of Participants

6. Creating Safer Space Module A6 Ground Rules

7. Creating Safer Space Module A7 Ground Rules Mobile phones off or on silent mode Confidentiality Timekeeping Give everyone the chance to speak / not to speak Respectful of difference of opinions / levels of knowledge and experience Challenge / Encourage healthy debate Respect for diversity

8. Creating Safer Space Module A8 What do we mean by Safeguarding and Child Protection ?

9. Creating Safer Space Module A9SAFEGUARDING Protecting children from maltreatment Preventing impairment of children’s health or development Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and undertaking that role so as to enable those children to have optimum life chances and to enter adulthood successfully. HM Government ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ Glossary plus Section 1.18 and 1.19

10. Creating Safer Space Module A10 CHILD PROTECTION Child Protection is part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. This refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are at risk of suffering significant harm. HM Government ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ Glossary plus Section1.20,1.21 and chapter 5

11. Creating Safer Space Module A11 SETTING THE SCENE

12. Creating Safer Space Module A12 Children Act 1989 The Children Act 1989 places a duty on Local Authorities to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in need in their area The Child ’ s Welfare is Paramount

13. Creating Safer Space Module A13 Victoria Climbie 2003 Statutory inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie by Lord Laming

14. Creating Safer Space Module A14 Victoria Climbie Victoria was known to : 3 Housing Departments 4 Social Services Departments 2 GPs 2 Hospitals An NSPCC Family Centre 2 Police Child Protection Teams A Childminder Several churches

15. Creating Safer Space Module A15 Key Themes From The Victoria Climbie Inquiry Child Protection – a low priority Inadequately training in child protection Communication issues Welfare of the child is paramount

16. Creating Safer Space Module A16 GOVERNMENT RESPONSES Green Paper – EVERY CHILD MATTERS See www.everychildmatters.gov.ukwww.everychildmatters.gov.uk This became Children Act 2004

17. Creating Safer Space Module A17 Provisions in the Children Act 2004 The creation of children ’ s trusts and the duty to co-operate The setting up of Local Safeguarding Boards ( LSCBs ) The duty on all agencies to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

18. Creating Safer Space Module A18 Working Together To Safeguard Children – 2006 A guide to inter – agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

19. Creating Safer Space Module A19 What to do if you ’ re worried a child is being abused Safeguarding Children from abuse Linked to a Belief in Spirit Possession What to do if you ’ re worried a child is being abused Non – Statutory Guidance Safeguarding Children from abuse Linked to a Belief in Spirit Possession Non – Statutory Guidance

20. Creating Safer Space Module A20 Local Child Protection Procedures Procedures for all authorities/ boroughs produced by the Local Safeguarding Children Board incorporating ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ Note specific responsibilities to liaise with and train faith communities

21. Creating Safer Space Module A21 Methodist History on Safeguarding – Brief Overview 1993 Safe From Harm – Home Office guidance 1994 Safeguarding Children and Young People – first Methodist guidance 1998 a decision that all local preachers should complete a self-declaration (Form B) [Standing Order 010 amended]

22. Creating Safer Space Module A22 Methodist Overview of Safeguarding: 2003 Methodist Church ‘Safeguarding’ edition. A policy for good practice in the care of children and young people. This includes: - o All Circuits to have a safeguarding representative o All those working with children and young people to be recruited following procedures - i.e. ‘safer recruitment’, including a criminal record check (CRB/ Disclosure Scotland as relevant)

23. Creating Safer Space Module A23 What Do Children Need To Reach Their Full Potential?

24. Creating Safer Space Module A24 Every Child Matters Stay Safe Be Healthy Enjoy and Achieve Make a Positive Contribution Achieve Economic Well Being = SHAPE

25. Creating Safer Space Module A25 CHILD Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare FAMILY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS PARENTING CAPACITY DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS Assessment Framework Triangle

26. Creating Safer Space Module A26 What is Abuse?

27. Creating Safer Space Module A27 Statistics 1 in 4 children experienced one or more forms of physical violence during childhood. 1in 16 children experience serious absence of care at home during childhood. 1 in 6 children aged under 16 experienced sexual abuse during childhood. 1 in 16 children experienced frequent and severe emotional maltreatment during childhood. (adapted from NSPCC statistics 2007)

28. Creating Safer Space Module A28 Categories of Child Abuse PHYSICAL ABUSE SEXUAL ABUSE EMOTIONAL ABUSE NEGLECT Spiritual Abuse

29. Creating Safer Space Module A29 Group Work What does this category of abuse involve? How would you recognise this abuse? The signs and symptoms?

30. Creating Safer Space Module A30 Group Work Values and Judgements Quiz - Is This Abuse?

31. Creating Safer Space Module A31 Possible Sources of Stress for Families Social exclusion / isolation Drug/alcohol abuse Mental illness of a carer / parent Parental learning disability Disability

32. Creating Safer Space Module A32 Domestic Abuse Prolonged or regular exposure to domestic abuse can seriously affect a child’s development and emotional well being, despite the victim’s attempts to protect their child including the unborn child.

33. Creating Safer Space Module A33 Your Role In Safeguarding Children

34. Creating Safer Space Module A34 Scenarios

35. Creating Safer Space Module A35 Scenarios 1. What concerns would you have? 2. Is there likely to be harm? 3. Who should you discuss this with? 4. Is a referral to specialist Children’s Services / child protection police unit likely to be necessary?

36. Creating Safer Space Module A36 How to respond to suspicions of abuse What to do if … Points taken from Safeguarding Children and Young People A quick reference guide for those working within The Methodist Church

37. Creating Safer Space Module A37 You suspect abuse …. Are you concerned about a child or young person’s immediate welfare physical, emotional, sexual or do you suspect neglect? Do not delay,consult the person to whom you are responsible. Advise your minister/ supervisor of your actions. If you choose you can contact the Child Protection Police or Specialist Children’s Services (formerly Social Services)

38. Creating Safer Space Module A38 An allegation is made about another person or yourself … Make notes,record dates,times and events.Sign them and keep a copy Report it to the person to whom you are responsible and your minister Only tell those who need to know – you must consult with someone

39. Creating Safer Space Module A39 A child or young person wishes to disclose they have been abused … NEVER promise to keep a secret. Do not promise confidentiality – tell them we need to share this. React calmly; be aware of non verbal messages Listen,keep listening,do not ask leading questions or investigate. Avoid making comments or judgements Reassure the child they have done the right thing by telling you. Assure them they are not to blame. Write up using the child/ young person’s words Tell them what you are going to do and that they will be told what happens next.

40. Creating Safer Space Module A40 A child or young person wishes to disclose they have been abused cont … Make careful notes of what is said Record dates,times, events and when you are told. Sign them and keep a copy. Report it to the person to whom you are responsible and your minister. Only pass information to those who need to know. Follow up in writing within 48 hours Seek support for yourself – i.e. advice and/ or supervision

41. Creating Safer Space Module A41 Consent Obtain consent wherever possible from the parents. Exceptions to obtaining consent are: If it might place the child or young person at risk of significant harm e.g. physical abuse. If you are at risk. Sexual abuse. Fabricated or induced illness

42. Creating Safer Space Module A42 Referrals What information do you need to give?

43. Creating Safer Space Module A43 Following a child protection referral ASSESSMENT / INVESTIGATION POSSIBLE OUTCOMES NO FURTHER ACTION SUPPORT and HELP OFFERED CASECONFERENCE CARE PROCEEDINGS

44. Creating Safer Space Module A44 What Stops Children Being Protected ?

45. Creating Safer Space Module A45 Group Work Why children may not tell? Why adults may not hear or tell? Why professionals may not act? Why church’s may not hear / act?

46. Creating Safer Space Module A46 Your Contacts The person to whom you are responsible Your minister Circuit Safeguarding Officer District Taking Care/ Safeguarding Group Write these numbers in your notes or on the back of the Safeguarding short pocket guide now. It is important you discuss any concerns you have with someone in responsibility or with expertise. You should never feel that you should cope alone with these concerns.

47. Creating Safer Space Module A47 Evaluation + Certificates Thank you for coming! The End