Safeguarding Children Head of Safeguarding, RCCG Catherine Hall Head of Safeguarding, RCCG

Safeguarding Children Safeguarding Children relates to all children up to age 18 years. Unborn children who may be at risk once they are born are also considered, however a child does not have legal rights until they are born.

Safeguarding is Everybody's Business All agencies and professionals have a responsibility to: Be alert to potential indicators of abuse or neglect Be alert to the risks of harm that individual abusers, or potential abusers may pose to children Be aware of where and how to access advice and support to raise concerns

What is Safeguarding? Safeguarding is the promotion of the welfare of children and is defined as: 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 Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes Working Together 2015

What is Child Protection? ‘Child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. This refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm’. Working Together, 2015

Abuse and Neglect Physical Abuse Neglect Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse 7

Child – Up to 18th birthday Definitions Child – Up to 18th birthday Children with disabilities may access services until they reach 23 years

Referral Process - Children If you have concerns, discuss with your Safeguarding Lead / Deputy / Line Manager If still concerned, actions require to be taken Call the enquiry line 01709 823914 I you still have concerns, refer to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Tel No: 01709 336080 Fax No: 01709 336080 Always document your discussions and actions in the patients records

What is MASH? Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Agencies based together at Riverside House that will share information to inform decision making for referrals that are made to Social Care This is a new model of working from 1st April 2015

Local & National Safeguarding Children Guidance Children Act (1989, 2004) Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015) : A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children Nice Guidance –When to Suspect Maltreatment (2009) GMC – Protecting Children & Young People: the responsibilities of all doctors (July 2012) Rotherham Safeguarding Board Child Protection Procedures

Mandatory Training - Children Level Staff Frequency of training How delivered Level 1 - Awareness Raising All Practice Staff Minimum Three yearly Induction, PLT events and In-House GP Practice PLT Level 2 All non-clinical Staff who have any contact with children, young people and/or parents/carers Minimum Three yearly Level 3 All Clinical Staff working with children, young people and/or parents/carers and who could contribute to assessing, planning, intervening and evaluating the needs of a child or young person and parent capacity where there are safeguarding/child protection concerns.

Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Officer Angie Brunt Chief Nurse Sue Cassin Designated Doctor Dr Eisawl Nagmeldin Head of Safeguarding Catherine Hall Named GP Safeguarding D Lee Oughton Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Officer Angie Brunt Administrative Support Yvonne (Nettie) Nettleton

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING! Professional Curiosity – It’s ok to ask!

Head of Safeguarding, RCCG The original presentation was produce by TRFT’s team for their “Safeguarding Week, 6 - 10 July 2015, we have adapted the information for this audience to ensure we get the same message to all Thank you Catherine Hall Head of Safeguarding, RCCG