A3: 3 - Safeguarding and Protecting Individuals From Abuse

Question 1

When must you follow the setting’s safe guarding policy?

Answer 1

if a child or vulnerable adult shares information that raises concerns about their personal safety, or they disclose that they are being abused, you must follow the setting’s safe guarding policy

Question 2

What must you do if a child or vulnerable adult shares information that raises concerns about their personal safety, or they disclose that they are being abused?

Answer 2

if a child or vulnerable adult shares information that raises concerns about their personal safety, or they disclose that they are being abused, you must follow the setting’s safe guarding policy

Question 3

What should you do as an employee or volunteer when a child or vulnerable adult shares information that raises concerns about their personal safety, or they disclose that they are being abused?

Answer 3

as an employee or volunteer, you should listen carefully and avoid asking questions, let them tell you their story in their own way and time

Question 4

What will you have to make clear after a child or vulnerable adult shares information that raises concerns about their personal safety, or they disclose that they are being abused?

Answer 4

in this instance, you will have to make it clear that you will need to share this information and that it cannot be kept a secret

Question 5

What does every care setting have?

Answer 5

all care settings will have a designated safeguarding officer

Question 6

What does a designated safeguarding officer do?

Answer 6

all care settings will have a designated safeguarding officer, that has the responsibility to report or investigate such claims and will have to provide a written record of what they have been told