Safeguarding Children

Question 1

List the signs of non-accidental injury (4 + examples)

Answer 1

bilateral injuries
injuries to soft tissues
patterns of injuries
multiple injures with varying degrees of healing

examples: both sides of ears, black eyes, side of face, neck, shoulders, cheeks, intra-oral

Question 2

Describe the 3 stage approach you would take when concerned about a child (3)

Answer 2

preventative dental team management

multi-agency management

child protection referral

Question 3

What interactions would make you suspicious of abuse/neglect? (4)

Answer 3

when the injuries don’t match the story

if there is a delay in presentation

abnormal interaction with child and parent

history of violence in family

Question 4

describe what’s involved in the preventative dental team management. (3)

Answer 4

raise concerns with parent
offer support
keep records and monitor

Question 5

describe what’s involved in the preventative multi-agency management. (3)

Answer 5

liaise with other professionals i.e. GMP
- send a letter to the health visitor if 5 missed appointments and no communication

find out if the children already part of a protection plan

Question 6

describe what’s involved in the child protection referral (2)

Answer 6

when the situation is complex/getting worse;

• phone social services
• follow guidelines available