2. Lead Practitioners for Safeguarding Support Group Spring 2016

3. Agenda Recap on Autumn support group Learning from Serious Case reviews Safeguarding children with Autism OFSTED outcomes The Prevent Duty Other Information

4. Recap of Autumn Support Group Group activity: Discuss topics and learning from previous support group.

5. List of topics from last support group Children’s Reception Team (CRT) and the Multi- agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Referral Pathways to Children’s Social Care Processes with regards to contacting CRT, the Professional Line or MASH and… …what happens ‘behind the scenes’

6. Learning from Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) Serious Case reviews can be found on the Hampshire Safeguarding Children’s Board (HSCB) http://www.hampshiresafeguardingchildr enboard.org.uk/resources- learn_rev_enq.htmlhttp://www.hampshiresafeguardingchildr enboard.org.uk/resources- learn_rev_enq.html

7. Summary of recent learning Ensure that all information including cross border information is obtained Adequate challenge for health and cleanliness issues Acceptance of use of cannabis. Understanding possible vulnerability amongst service families Interpreting services should be used

8. Summary of recent learning Be curious and concerned – think about behaviour and demeanour Disguised compliance can prevent or delay agency responses Full histories and family trees are critical Listen to the views of the child

9. Safeguarding children with Autism Small group activity: Discuss - signs of possible abuse can be ‘disguised’ or confused with signs of social communication needs Half the groups to list possible signs and indicators of child abuse Half the groups to list possible signs and indicators of social communication needs Appendix A of ‘Safeguarding Children with Autism’ by Wade Tidbury, has some good examples http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/safeguarding.aspx http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/resources/safeguarding.aspx

10. OFSTED Safeguarding (SG) outcomes between July and September 2015 158 settings inspected (15 of which were RI or Inadequate) 7 had safeguarding actions, (4.4%) Ratio of 1 safeguarding action for every 23 OFSTED inspections Ratio of 1 safeguarding action for every 2 ‘Requires Improvement’ or ‘Inadequate’ OFSTED inspection outcome

11. OFSTED Safeguarding (SG) outcomes between July and September 2015 Safer premises (access/exit and risk assessment) x 3 Suitability/DBS checks and informing OFSTED/evidencing checks complete for committee members x 4 Check suitability of staff with regards to person sharing household x 1 All staff understanding SG/CP procedures x 1 Fire drill x 1 Permission for medication x 1 See the December and January SfYC Blogs for more info: http://www.sfycblog.hants.gov.uk/

12. Prevent duty Requirements (1 July 2015) Small group activity: ‘Unclear’ & ‘Unsure’ Activity - What have you done so far? What else can you do?

13. Prevent duty: SfYC recommends… Become familiar with the following Government documents - –https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty- guidance –https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting- children-from-radicalisation-the-prevent-duty Share the information at staff meetings to ensure they understand their responsibilities and have up to date knowledge Update your safeguarding policy to reflect this duty Access additional good practice examples demonstrating what promoting fundamental British values means in early years: http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/2015/03/fundamental-british- values-in-the-early-years/

14. Prevent duty: training New Playing Fair Toy box talks –access through the SfYC 2016/17 subscription scheme Home Office Channel e-learning general awareness http://course.ncalt.com/Channel_General_Awareness /01/index.html http://course.ncalt.com/Channel_General_Awareness /01/index.html

15. Other information Upcoming SfYC blog will have articles on: –Bruising protocol –Missing, exploited and trafficked children (MET) –Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) –Safeguarding training Access the Hampshire Safeguarding Children’s Board for information on these topics Risk assessments of tablets/ipads/mobile phones

16. Numbers Hantsdirect/Children’s Reception Team (Children’s Services Department) 0300 555 1384 Out of Hours: 0300 555 1373 Children’s Social Care Professional helpline Tel : 01329 225379 (If you do NOT hear anything back regarding their decisions…chase !) LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) Barbara Piddington or Mark Blackwell Tel: 01962 876364 (Concerns of allegations relating to individuals in a position of trust)