Safeguarding & Child Protection An Introduction

Course Content By the end of this course you should be able to:- Describe the different categories of child abuse Recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse Identify the appropriate action to take if abuse suspected Identify good practice in child protection

Warning! Discussions in this workshop may be of a sensitive nature

Task Why do you think Safeguarding & Child Protection is important to Lets Get Sporty?

Moral responsibility Legal Requirements Safeguarding Staff Reputation

Your responsibilities To be able to recognise signs and indicators of child abuse To report any concerns

Types of Abuse Neglect –Neglect is the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs Physical Abuse –Physical abuse may involve hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning or scalding, drowning, suffocating, or otherwise causing physical harm to a child. Sexual Abuse –Sexual abuse involves forcing or enticing a child or young person to take part in sexual activities Emotional Abuse –emotional maltreatment of a child, may involve conveying to children that they are worthless or unloved, inadequate

Signs & Symptoms In your groups arrange the signs/symptoms under the appropriate headings.

Taking Appropriate Action -Refer to flow charts In Simple terms -listen /observe -record it -report it -ensure child’s immediate safety

If a child discloses to you Tell them they have done right thing telling you Re assure them Tell them you can’t keep it a secret Listen Don’t ask too many questions Make a record of it Ensure child’s immediate safety Report it to line manager asap

What not to do Don’t approach the parents/guardians/carers Don’t forget about it and hope it will go away

Task In your groups discuss the scenario you have been given and decide on the appropriate action

Final Task What should you do:- You notice in consecutive weeks a child continually turns up in smelly unwashed kit imitates inappropriate sexual behaviour has bruising on their thighs and upper arms behaves aggressively toward other children gets shyer and is distant and gets upset easily

“the worst thing you can do is do nothing”