1. An introduction to Child Protection in Education and Leisure Services

2. Role of Education and Leisure Services
The role of Education and Leisure Services is to be alert to the need to act in the best interests of children and in co-operation with other key agencies to keep our children safe and well.
SC57 3.1

3. Getting it Right for Every Child Wellbeing Indicator Wheel

4. Responsibilities of Education and Leisure Services
The responsibilities of the authority, establishments, services and individual staff are:
training
prevention
reporting
inter-agency co-operation
support
Staff may be involved in monitoring a child’s wellbeing and behaviour and have a responsibility to gather information.
SC57 3.2

5. Aims of Part 1 course To clarify roles and responsibilities.
To describe the procedures to follow in response to evidence, allegation or suspicion of child abuse.
To provide guidance and support to carry out these responsibilities and procedures.

6. Key points from Standard Circular 57
The welfare of the child is paramount.
Acting in the child’s best interest.
Taking the views of the child into account.

7. What is Child Abuse?

8. What is Child Abuse?

9. Four categories of child abuse *:
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
* ‘The National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland’ Scot. Gov 2010

10. Know the indicators Keep an open mind
Be vigilant but consider possible explanations
Be vigilant – children do not always disclose

11. Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)
Children get the help they need when they need it.
Consider the needs of the whole child.
Stop children “falling through the net”.
Coordinated, integrated support with the lead agency identified.

12. Getting it Right for Every Child

13. Internet Safety
Grooming
Social Networking
Cyberbullying

14. Grounds for Concern A specific incident
A disclosure made by a child or parent or carer
Information from a third party
Adult behaviour or circumstances that may place the child at risk of harm
Child behaviour or circumstances that may place the child at risk of harm
A culmination of minor concerns over a period of time
SC57 4.2

15. Grounds for concern Step 1 Step 2
Action guidance for all staff (Appendix 1)
Step 1
Alert the head of establishment or manager to your concerns immediately
Confirm your report in writing by completing Appendix 3 Record of concern Alert for Staff as soon as possible and at the latest within 24 hours; and
Give your report to the head of establishment or manger.
Step 2
Follow the guidance of the head of establishment or manager in supporting the child and cooperating with subsequent actions by social work and/or police.

16. Appendix 3

17. Key Features of Record (Appendix 3)
accurate
factual
concise
confidential
immediate
signed
dated
Record what has been said in the child’s own words;
write down the exact words said.
SC57 4.5

18. The clear message from children and young people is:

19. The difference between child protection and child abuse could be you.